We take the protection of your personal information seriously. This policy explains how 4StepsToClose collects, uses, and protects your data.
This privacy policy is a draft provided for reference purposes. It should be reviewed by a qualified privacy professional before being considered final.
4StepsToClose is a conveyancing service provider based in Alberta, Canada. We are not a law firm, but rather a service provider specializing in real estate closings, including purchases, sales, new mortgages, refinancing, and title transfers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services, contact us, or visit our website.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) at the federal level and Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
We collect personal information in the following ways:
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
Your personal information is collected and processed under the authority of PIPEDA and Alberta's PIPA. We collect information with your consent and as necessary to fulfill our service obligations to you. When you retain our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.
To complete real estate closings, we share your information with third parties as necessary, including:
We only share information with third parties when necessary to complete your closing and with your consent. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our safeguards include:
However, no security system is completely impenetrable. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill our legal obligations. After a closing is completed, we typically retain records for the periods required by law, real estate regulations, and professional standards. You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Under PIPEDA and Alberta's PIPA, you have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics about how visitors use our site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings in your browser. We use analytics to understand traffic patterns and improve our website functionality.
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's use of our services.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services following such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Contact us directly — we're here to answer any privacy concerns or explain how your data is protected during your closing.