Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Global Realty Development (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any capacity.

By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Government-issued identification (for rental applications)
• Social Security number (for background checks, securely processed)
• Employment and income information
• Voucher and program documentation
• Payment and banking details

This information is collected when you:

• Submit a tenant or landlord application
• Contact us through our website or by phone
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Schedule or attend a property viewing
• Enter into a lease agreement

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect non-identifiable data, including:

• IP address and geolocation data
• Browser type, version, and language
• Operating system and device type
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
• Referring URL and search terms

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant content. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Processing and evaluating rental applications
• Conducting background and credit checks (with your consent)
• Communicating with you about applications, viewings, and lease agreements
• Processing payments and financial transactions securely
• Sending newsletters, open house schedules, and property updates (with your consent)
• Improving our website, services, and user experience
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Preventing fraud and ensuring the security of our platform

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with the following parties only as necessary:

• Property owners and landlords — to facilitate tenant placement and lease execution
• Background check providers — to verify applicant information (with your consent)
• Government agencies and housing programs — to process voucher and assistance paperwork (e.g., CityFHEPS, Section 8, HAP contracts)
• Service providers — including payment processors, website hosting, and email delivery platforms that assist in our operations
• Legal authorities — when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights

We strictly do not share text messaging opt-in data or consent information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile information will not be shared, sold, or conveyed to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Application data for non-selected applicants is retained for up to 12 months and then securely deleted.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
• Data portability — request your data in a structured, commonly used format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Joe@globalrealtydevelopment.com.

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest, secure access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Global Realty Development
438 Fifth Ave, Suite 202, Pelham, NY 10803
Email: Joe@globalrealtydevelopment.com
Phone: (914) 960-4577