Privacy Policy for ARA Realty Solutions, LLC
Effective Date: May 1, 2024
A. Introduction
ARA Realty Solutions, LLC ("ARA," "Company," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information entrusted to us by property owners, prospective clients, customers, business partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, maintain, and protect personal information obtained through our website, communications, consultations, marketing activities, and business operations.
By using our website or providing information to us, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
B. Definitions
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"Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual, including but not limited to name, address, telephone number, email address, property address, financial information voluntarily provided to us, and any other information protected under applicable law.
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"Property Information" means information regarding real property, including ownership records, mortgage information, tax information, property condition, occupancy status, foreclosure status, and other property-related data obtained from public records or provided by property owners.
C. Information We Collect
ARA may collect information from a variety of sources, including:
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Information provided directly by you through:
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Website contact forms;
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Property inquiry forms;
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Consultation requests;
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Telephone calls, emails, text messages, and other communications;
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Surveys and questionnaires.
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Information obtained from public records and third-party sources, including:
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Property ownership records;
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Tax records;
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Court filings;
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Probate records;
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Foreclosure records;
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Publicly available real estate databases.
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Information automatically collected through our website, including:
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IP addresses;
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Browser type;
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Device information;
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Website usage data;
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Cookies and similar technologies.
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D. Use of Information
We may use information collected for the following purposes:
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To evaluate real estate opportunities and provide property-related services.
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To communicate with property owners, prospective clients, customers, and business partners.
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To schedule consultations and respond to inquiries.
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To provide information regarding real estate solutions, property sales, listings, acquisitions, referrals, and related services.
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To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
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To comply with applicable legal obligations.
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To protect the rights, property, and safety of ARA, our clients, and others.
E. Sharing of Information
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ARA does not sell personal information to third parties.
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We may share information when reasonably necessary to conduct our business operations, including with:
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Real estate brokers and agents;
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Title companies;
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Attorneys;
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Lenders;
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Contractors and inspectors;
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Service providers assisting with marketing, technology, customer relationship management, and business operations.
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We may disclose information:
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When required by law;
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In response to lawful subpoenas, court orders, or governmental requests;
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To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud;
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In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of business assets.
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F. Text Messages, Calls, and Marketing Communications
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By voluntarily providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from ARA regarding your inquiry, property, or requested services.
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Communications may include telephone calls, emails, text messages, appointment reminders, follow-up communications, and informational messages.
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Consent to receive marketing communications is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
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You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:
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Following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communication;
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Replying STOP to text messages where applicable;
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Contacting us directly.
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Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier's terms.
G. Cookies and Website Analytics
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Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website usage.
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Cookies help us:
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Understand visitor behavior;
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Improve website performance;
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Personalize user experiences;
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Measure marketing effectiveness.
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Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although doing so may limit certain website functionality.
H. Data Security
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ARA maintains commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
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Security measures may include:
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Encryption technologies;
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Password-protected systems;
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Access controls;
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Secure data storage;
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Regular system monitoring.
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While we strive to protect information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
I. Data Retention
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We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
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Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted, destroyed, anonymized, or archived in accordance with our record retention practices.
J. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. ARA is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of those websites independently.
K. Children's Privacy
ARA's services are intended for adults and property owners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
L. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ARA Realty Solutions, LLC shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from the collection, use, storage, disclosure, or security of information, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy shall limit any rights that cannot be waived or limited under applicable law.
M. Changes to this Privacy Policy
ARA reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting the updated version on our website. The "Last Updated" date set forth in this Privacy Policy will be revised to reflect the date of any such changes.
Users are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to remain informed regarding our privacy practices.
N. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
ARA Realty Solutions, LLC
16701 Melford Boulevard, Suite 400
Bowie, Maryland 20715
Phone: (240) 397-9097
Email: info@ararealtysolutions.com
Website: www.ararealtysolutions.com
By using our website, submitting information through our website, or communicating with ARA Realty Solutions, LLC, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information as described herein.
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
