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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for LagunaWoodsVillageRealEstate.com

Owned and Operated by Marc Blunden, Realtor® with eXp Realty, CA DRE#02221972

Effective Date: December 7, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how LagunaWoodsVillageRealEstate.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Site”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit or use this website.

This Site is intended for users located in the United States. By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

Ownership and Brokerage Relationship

LagunaWoodsVillageRealEstate.com is independently owned and operated by Marc Blunden, Realtor® (CA DRE#02221972). Marc is currently affiliated as a licensed real estate salesperson with eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. (Brokerage CA DRE#02187306).

This website is not owned, operated, or controlled by eXp Realty. The only affiliation with eXp Realty is that Marc conducts his licensed real estate activities under that brokerage.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with the Site.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact Forms & Lead Forms

When you fill out a form on the Site (for example, to request information about a property, schedule a consultation, or ask a question), we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Preferred contact method
  • Property preferences (price range, location, type of home, timing, etc.)
  • Any other information you choose to provide in a message field

Newsletter / Email Sign-Ups

When you subscribe to updates, newsletters, or market reports, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any additional preferences you submit (for example, areas of interest or price ranges)

Account or IDX Registration

If our Site includes an IDX (Internet Data Exchange) property search or requires registration to save searches, favorite listings, or receive alerts, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Login information (such as a username or password you create)
  • Saved searches, saved properties, and search behavior

We may receive some of this information through our IDX provider or website/CRM provider.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring website or link
  • General geographic location (e.g., city or region, based on IP)

This information is typically collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5 below).

1.3 Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the Site
  • Improve performance and content
  • Personalize your experience
  • Support our marketing and advertising efforts

We use Google Analytics and may use other analytics or advertising platforms (such as Google Ads, Facebook/Meta, or similar services) that collect information about your use of the Site over time and across different websites.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings and opt out of certain tracking tools as described in Section 5.

2. How We Use Your Information

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

  • To respond to your inquiries, requests, and messages
  • To help you with real estate services, such as buying, selling, or leasing a property
  • To connect you with Marc directly (and, if applicable, with trusted real estate partners, such as escrow officers, lenders, or other service providers when needed to serve you)
  • To set up or maintain your IDX account, saved searches, or property alerts
  • To send you property updates, market reports, newsletters, or other information you request
  • To send you relevant information about Laguna Woods Village and nearby areas
  • To improve the Site, user experience, and services we offer
  • To perform analytics, research, and marketing (including remarketing or retargeting)
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities
  • To protect our rights, property, safety, and that of our users

We do not sell your personal information.

3. TCPA, Text Messaging, and Communication Consent

By providing your phone number, email address, or other contact information on this Site, you understand and agree that:

  • You may receive calls, emails, and/or text messages from Marc Blunden, Realtor® and/or his authorized assistants regarding real estate services, property information, appointment scheduling, and related topics.
  • These communications may be sent using manual dialing, auto-dialing systems, prerecorded or artificial voice messages, and/or automated text message systems, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with your consent.
  • Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
  • You are not required to consent to marketing communications as a condition of buying or selling a home or using our services.

You can opt out at any time by:

  • Replying “STOP” to a text message to stop text communications from that number;
  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in an email; or
  • Contacting us directly at privacy@marcblunden.com or marc@marcblunden.com or by calling G4G-352-4343.

If you change your phone number or email address, please let us know so we can update your preferences.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information as follows:

4.1 Service Providers and Vendors

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site and our business, such as:

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers
  • CRM and email marketing platforms
  • IDX providers and property search platforms
  • Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
  • Third-party form or scheduling tools

These service providers are only authorized to use your information as necessary to provide services to us.

4.2 Real Estate Partners

With your knowledge and in the course of providing real estate services, we may share certain information with:

  • Escrow or title companies
  • Lenders or mortgage professionals you choose to work with
  • Home warranty providers, inspectors, or other vendors involved in a transaction
  • Other real estate agents or brokers when necessary to show properties, write offers, or complete transactions

4.3 Legal and Compliance

We may disclose your information:

  • If required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order
  • If we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
  • In connection with an audit, dispute, or legal claim

4.4 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. If that policy ever changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any required opt-out mechanisms under applicable law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device that helps analyze web traffic or lets websites respond to you as an individual.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Track which pages are being used and how visitors move through the Site
  • Improve the Site and tailor it to user interests
  • Remember your preferences and saved settings
  • Support analytics and sometimes advertising/remarketing activities

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any information about you other than the data you choose to share.

Managing Cookies:

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

Google Analytics:

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics may collect your IP address, browser information, and interactions with the Site. You can learn more about Google’s practices and opt-out options by visiting Google’s “Privacy C Terms” pages and using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites, including third-party real estate tools, service providers, or resources. Once you leave our Site and go to another website, we do not control that website.

We are not responsible for the privacy or security of any information you provide to other websites. You should review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

7. Security

We are committed to helping protect your information. We use reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect the information we collect online. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Choices and Opt-Out Rights

You have choices regarding how we use your information:

  • Email Marketing: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us.
  • Text Messages: You may opt out of text messages by replying “STOP” to any text message or contacting us.
  • Cookies s Tracking: You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies and use opt-out tools provided by some analytics or advertising providers.

If you have any questions about updating or deleting your information, please contact us at privacy@marcblunden.com.

9. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Certain U.S. states have enacted privacy laws that provide residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. If you are a resident of one of these states, you may have the right (subject to applicable law and exceptions) to:

  • Request to know or access the personal information we have collected about you;
  • Request that we delete personal information we have collected from you;
  • Request information about how we have collected, used, and shared your personal information; and
  • In some cases, opt out of certain types of data processing or sharing.

You can exercise these rights, where applicable, by contacting us using the information in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request and may not be able to honor a request in all circumstances (for example, when we need information to comply with legal obligations or complete ongoing transactions).

9.1 Additional Notice for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information. This section supplements the information above.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers: such as name, email address, phone number, IP address
  • Customer Records Information: such as contact details and property-related information you provide
  • Commercial Information: such as records of services requested or considered
  • Internet / Network Activity: such as browsing history, interaction with our website, and analytics data
  • Inferences: drawn from your preferences, saved searches, or interactions to provide more relevant information

We collect this information:

  • Directly from you (for example, from forms you complete or communications you send)
  • Automatically when you use the Site (for example, through cookies and analytics tools)

Use and Sharing of Personal Information

We may use and share personal information for the business purposes described in Sections 2 and 4 of this Privacy Policy.

We do not sell your personal information.

Your CCPA/CPRA Rights

As a California resident, you may have the right to:

  • Know / Access: Request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
  • Delete: Request that we delete personal information we collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (for example, if needed to complete a transaction, comply with law, detect security incidents, etc.).
  • Correct: Request that we correct inaccurate personal information about you.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under California law.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To make a request under the CCPA/CPRA, you may contact us by:

Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

We aim to respond to verifiable requests within the time frames required by law and will explain if we cannot comply with a request.

10. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or your rights, please contact:

Marc Blunden, Realtor®
LagunaWoodsVillageRealEstate.com
Affiliated with eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. (Brokerage CA DRE#02187306) CA DRE#02221972

Email (Privacy & Data Requests): privacy@marcblunden.com
General Email: marc@marcblunden.com
Phone: 949-352-4343