Privacy Policy

Farhan Yousufi Real Estate

Effective Date: April 1, 2025

Last Updated: March 25, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

Farhan Yousufi ("we," "us," "our," or "the Broker") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information obtained through our website and any associated contact forms, email communications, or other digital channels.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of this website, including visitors who browse without submitting any information and individuals who submit inquiries through our contact form. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices described herein.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected offline or through any other means not described herein. If we operate additional websites or platforms in the future, each may have its own privacy policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you submit a contact form on our website, we collect the following categories of personal information:

• Full Name: Full Name

• Email Address: Email Address — used to respond to your inquiry and, with your consent, to send relevant real estate communications.

• Phone Number: Phone Number — used to follow up on your inquiry by call or text message, subject to your right to opt out.

• Service Interested In: Service Interested In — such as buying, selling, leasing, commercial real estate, or other real estate services.

• Message / Additional Details: Message — the specific details or questions you choose to share with us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical and usage information may be automatically collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location

• Browser type, version, and operating system

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

• Device type and screen resolution

• Date and time of your visit

This automatically collected information is used for website analytics, security monitoring, and improving the user experience. It is not linked to your personally identifiable information unless you submit a contact form.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use first-party and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are set by our website to help it function properly and remember your preferences. Third-party cookies may be set by service providers such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or advertising partners.

You may configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being set. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of this website. By continuing to use this website with cookies enabled, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiry and provide the real estate services you request, including buying, selling, leasing, or investment consultation.

• To contact you by email, phone call, or text message regarding your inquiry, including follow-ups from our licensed team of agents.

• To send you real estate listings, market updates, newsletters, or promotional communications if you have opted in to receive such communications, in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act and applicable New Jersey law.

• To improve the quality, functionality, and security of this website and our overall services.

• To comply with applicable legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements under New Jersey and federal law.

• To prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other harmful activities.

• To analyze website traffic and user behavior through aggregated, de-identified analytics.

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without first obtaining your consent or providing you with notice and the opportunity to opt out.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of your personal information is based on one or more of the following legal bases, as applicable:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for a specific use, such as opting in to receive marketing communications. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to respond to your inquiry and facilitate any real estate services you request.

• Legitimate Interest: Where we have a legitimate business interest in processing your information, such as improving our website or preventing fraud, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, or court order.

5. Communications and Your Right to Opt Out

Our processing of your personal information is based on one or more of the following legal bases, as applicable:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for a specific use, such as opting in to receive marketing communications. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to respond to your inquiry and facilitate any real estate services you request.

• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, or court order.

5.1 Email Communications

If you submit a contact form, we may send you transactional emails in response to your inquiry and, if you have opted in, periodic marketing emails such as newsletters, listing alerts, or market reports. Each marketing email will include a clear and conspicuous unsubscribe mechanism in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 7701–7713). You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly. Transactional and service-related emails may continue even after opting out of marketing communications.

5.2 Phone and Text Message Communications

By providing your phone number and submitting a contact form, you expressly consent to receive calls and text messages from Farhan Yousufi and his licensed team at the phone number provided, including via automated telephone dialing systems or prerecorded voice messages, as permitted under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA, 47 U.S.C. § 227).

Message and data rates may apply. You may revoke consent to receive text messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message we send. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly. Following your opt-out, we will not send further promotional text messages, though we may contact you by other means if necessary to fulfill a prior service request.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Licensed Team Members

Your inquiry may be shared with licensed real estate agents who are members of Farhan Yousufi's team for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and providing real estate services. All team members are subject to professional and legal obligations of confidentiality under New Jersey real estate law.

6.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, including email marketing platforms, CRM software providers, website hosting companies, and analytics providers. These providers are contractually prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to us and are required to maintain appropriate security standards.

6.3 Legal Requirements and Law Enforcement

We may disclose your personal information to the extent required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental or regulatory request, including disclosure to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, or other regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over real estate brokerage activities.

6.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transfer involving our real estate business, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same or equivalent privacy protections described in this Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide services to you, or to comply with our legal obligations. Specific retention periods include:

• Contact form submissions and inquiry records: retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in accordance with New Jersey real estate record-keeping requirements and the New Jersey Real Estate Commission's regulations.

• Email marketing opt-in/opt-out records: retained for a minimum of five (5) years to demonstrate compliance with CAN-SPAM and applicable law.

• Website analytics data: retained in aggregated, de-identified form for up to two (2) years.

After the applicable retention period, personal information is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with reasonable industry standards.

8. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) / TLS encryption for data transmitted through this website.

• Access controls limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices.

• Contractual obligations requiring third-party service providers to maintain equivalent security standards.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You transmit information to us at your own risk. In the event of a data breach that materially affects your rights or interests, we will notify you in accordance with applicable New Jersey law, including the New Jersey Identity Theft Prevention Act (N.J.S.A. 56:8-161 et seq.).

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

9.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and to receive information about how it is used and shared.

9.2 Right to Correct

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

9.3 Right to Delete

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legitimate interests, legal obligations, and record-keeping requirements under New Jersey real estate law.

9.4 Right to Opt Out of Communications

You have the right to opt out of marketing communications at any time, as described in Section 5 above. This does not affect our ability to send transactional communications related to an active service request.

9.5 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. You will receive the same quality of service regardless of whether you choose to opt out of certain communications or request deletion of your information.

9.6 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us using the information in Section 12 below. We will respond to verified requests within thirty (30) days in accordance with applicable law. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a person under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent, we will take prompt steps to delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 12.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy to this website, with the "Last Updated" date revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights or the way we process your personal information, we will provide prominent notice on our website or, where feasible, notify you directly by email. Your continued use of this website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights described herein, please contact us:

Farhan Yousufi – Licensed Real Estate Broker

Northern New Jersey

Website: www.farhanyousufirealtor.com/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (201) 538-0389