Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: 2026

Anchor Real Estate (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with U.S. privacy laws and best practices.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) means information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate an individual.

1. What Personal Information Do We Collect?

First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Birth date
Social Security number or government-issued ID
Financial account information
Credit or debit card information
Consumer report information
Rental and background history

2. When Do We Collect Information?

We collect information when you:

Fill out a form on our website
Submit a lease application
Complete real estate transaction documents
Authorize us to obtain a consumer report
Communicate with us by phone or email

3. How Do We Use Your Information?

Prospective Tenants

Obtain consumer reports (credit checks)
Perform background and rental history checks
Discuss application details with property owners when necessary
Report to credit reporting agencies when applicable

Property Owners

Provide property management services
Process ACH deposits
File required IRS and government reports
Provide authorized services

Website Usage

Improve our website experience
Respond to inquiries
Process transactions
Send service-related or marketing communications (opt-out available)

4. How Do We Protect Your Information?

Locked physical file storage
Password-protected electronic systems
SSL encryption for sensitive data
Restricted access to authorized personnel
Routine malware scanning
Secure networks and confidentiality requirements

5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and remember preferences. You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

8. Google Advertising & Analytics

We may use Google Ads, Google Analytics, remarketing services, and display network tracking tools. Users can manage ad preferences via Google Ad Settings or opt-out through the Network Advertising Initiative.

9. Access to Personal Information

Access to personal information is limited to authorized agents, brokers, management staff, and employees who require it to perform services.

We may comply with lawful requests such as court orders, subpoenas, or government investigations.

10. Disposal of Personal Information

We securely dispose of personal information through shredding physical documents and permanently deleting electronic records.

11. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

Users may visit our site anonymously. Changes to this policy will be posted on this page. Users may update personal information by contacting us directly.