Effective Date: June 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Melissa Quade, eXp Realty of Northern California Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”) when you visit or interact with melissaquade.com (the “Site”).
PII includes information that can identify, contact, or locate an individual, either alone or in combination with other data. Please read this policy carefully to understand how your information is handled in accordance with professional real estate standards.
When you interact with the Site, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as:
Identity Data: Your full name and preferred username.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, or mailing address.
Property Preferences: Information regarding your home search criteria, neighborhood interests, price points, or specific listing inquiries.
We collect information from you when you:
Register for a member account to save property searches or view exclusive listings.
Fill out contact forms, home evaluation requests, or property inquiry modules.
Sign up for local market updates, newsletters, or listing alerts.
Contact us directly via email or the Site’s integrated messaging tools.
The information collected is used to deliver a seamless real estate and membership experience, specifically to:
Respond to your specific property inquiries, showing requests, or market analysis needs.
Provide customized updates, real estate resources, and local market reports.
Improve and personalize your website experience based on your browsing habits and search behavior.
Maintain website functionality, performance, and information security.
We implement industry-standard security measures to ensure your data is safe:
Encryption: Data transmission is protected using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology where applicable.
Restricted Access: Access to your personal information is strictly limited to authorized individuals who need the data to assist you with your real estate goals.
Financial Data Security: This Site does not collect or store credit card or sensitive billing information. Any financial or transaction-related processing is handled securely via encrypted, third-party payment gateways.
We use cookies to optimize your browsing and home-search experience. These small files are stored on your device to help us:
Remember your search criteria, saved homes, and account preferences.
Analyze site traffic and user behavior patterns to improve website performance.
You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain interactive elements of the real estate portal (such as saved search alerts) may not function properly as a result.
Disclosures: We do not sell, trade, or transfer your PII to outside parties. This does not include trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site or conducting real estate business (such as our CRM or transaction management software), provided they agree to keep your data confidential.
External Links: The Site may feature links to external third-party sites (e.g., mortgage calculators, local school rankings, or service providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external domains.
Google Services: This Site may utilize Google Analytics or Google AdSense. Google uses cookies or similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic or serve ads based on your visits. You can opt out of personalized tracking at any time through Google’s Ad Settings.
CalOPPA (California Online Privacy Protection Act): We comply with California privacy rights. Users are permitted to browse our Site anonymously, and this policy remains clearly accessible via our homepage.
COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act): This Site is intended strictly for adults. We do not knowingly collect or target information from children under the age of 13.
CAN-SPAM Act: We strictly adhere to anti-spam laws by utilizing honest email subject lines, clearly identifying real estate communications from our brand, and providing an accessible “unsubscribe” link in all marketing correspondence.
In the rare event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you via email within a reasonable timeframe, fully consistent with applicable California laws and consumer protection guidelines.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal real estate data is managed, please contact Melissa Quade using the contact options provided on melissaquade.com.
