Privacy Policy - HomeReadyCA

HomeReadyCA.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information.

Information We Collect

When you use HomeReadyCA.com, we collect:

Registration Information: Full name, email address, and phone number provided during registration
Account Credentials: Password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption)
Course Progress: Lessons completed, progress data, and last accessed timestamps
Referral Information: The referring realtor's information if you registered through a partner link
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security and analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide access to the homebuyer education course
Track and display your course progress
Send emails related to your course progress and homebuying education
Connect you with your referring real estate professional (if applicable)
Improve our platform and educational content
Ensure the security of our platform

Information Sharing

Your information is shared only with:

HomeReadyCA.com — for course delivery, communication, and platform administration
Your Realtor Advisor — if you registered through a partner link, your name, email, and phone number are shared with the referring real estate professional to assist you in your homebuying journey. This sharing is disclosed and consented to during registration.
Service Providers — we may use third-party services for email delivery, hosting, and analytics. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

We do NOT sell your information to third parties.

Communication Preferences

By registering, you consent to receive calls, text messages, and emails for educational purposes and follow-up. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
Contacting us at admin@homereadyca.com

Note: Opting out of marketing communications will not affect transactional emails related to your account.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing
All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel
Regular security audits and updates

Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us. Some information may be retained as required by law.

Your California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

Right to know what personal information we collect
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@homereadyca.com.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

HomeReadyCA.com is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email and update the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: admin@homereadyca.com