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Vancity Lofts – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 29, 2025

At Vancity Lofts, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the policies of the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), CADREB, FVREB, and REBGV.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you register and use our Virtual Office Website (VOW) to access MLS® listings.

1. Information We Collect

When you register on our platform, we collect the following information:

• Your full name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Password (securely hashed and stored)

• IP address and browsing behavior on our site

• Confirmation of your interest in buying, selling, or leasing real estate

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

• Establish a lawful REALTOR®/client relationship

• Provide access to MLS® listing data via our VOW

• Customize your user experience and property search results

• Communicate with you about real estate services, listings, and updates (you can opt out anytime)

• Comply with real estate board rules and policies regarding MLS® data access

3. Consent

By registering on Vancity Lofts and using our services, you provide informed consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email or Phone Number], though this may limit your access to MLS® listing data.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We will never sell or rent your personal information.

Your data may be shared with:

• Licensed REALTORS® and brokerages at Vancity Lofts for service purposes

• Real estate boards (CADREB, FVREB, REBGV) for compliance audits or investigations

• Technology partners who help us operate our platform (all under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct any inaccuracies

• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

To make a request, please contact us at [Insert Privacy Contact Info].

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and anonymous analytics tools to enhance usability and track site performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted here and, where appropriate, notified via email.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to request access to your information, please contact:

Privacy Officer

Vancity Lofts

#115 – 988 Beach Avenue

shawn@blurealty.com

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Terms of Service

Vancity Lofts – Terms of Service for MLS® VOW Access

Effective Date: April 29, 2025

By registering to access MLS® listings through the Vancity Lofts Virtual Office Website (VOW), you (“Registrant”) expressly acknowledge and agree to the following terms, made in favour of Vancity Lofts, its associated brokerage, and the relevant real estate board (CADREB, FVREB, and REBGV):

1. Privacy & Client Relationship

1.1 You confirm that you have received, read, and understood the British Columbia Real Estate Association’s “Privacy Notice and Consent” document (available upon request or linked during registration).

1.2 You acknowledge entering into a lawful REALTOR®/client relationship with a licensed agent at Vancity Lofts.

2. Permitted Use

2.1 You agree that all data obtained from the Vancity Lofts MLS® VOW is intended solely for your personal, non-commercial use.

2.2 You confirm that you have a genuine interest in purchasing, selling, or leasing residential real estate of the type offered through this platform.

3. Prohibited Activities

You agree that you will not, directly or indirectly:

3.1 Copy, redistribute, or retransmit any MLS® VOW Data;

3.2 Display, post, share, publish, or sell MLS® VOW Data to any third party;

3.3 Use any form of scraping, data mining, or automated data collection tools to access or manipulate MLS® VOW Data.

4. Copyright and Ownership

You acknowledge and agree that:

4.1 All MLS® VOW Data is the intellectual property of the real estate board(s), and

4.2 The Board holds exclusive copyright and proprietary rights over listing content and associated data.

5. Oversight and Compliance

5.1 You authorize the Board or its appointed representatives to review your use of the Vancity Lofts VOW platform to ensure compliance with these Terms of Service and all applicable laws, bylaws, and policies.

6. No Automatic Financial Obligation

6.1 These Terms of Service do not create a financial obligation or agency agreement with Vancity Lofts.

6.2 Any such agreements will be:

• Presented separately from this Terms of Service,

• Clearly identified and not bundled into this agreement,

• Accepted through explicit, independent consent (e.g., mouse click or signature).

7. Disclosure of Existing Agency Relationships

7.1 Before entering into any agency agreement, Vancity Lofts is required to ask whether you are already a party to an agency agreement with another REALTOR® or brokerage.

8. Agreement

By registering and continuing to use the Vancity Lofts platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the above terms.

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