Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Terms of Use and Legal Restrictions
Please read these terms carefully before using this website. Use of this website indicates that you understand and accept these terms.
- Copyright
This website is protected under the copyright laws of Canada. All text, audio or visual recordings (“works”) on this website and in all publications of Sara Gillooly. All rights reserved.
The works may not be reproduced or redistributed in any form, in whole or in part, for commercial use.
- Disclaimer of Liability
The information contained on this website is provided as a public service, but we cannot guarantee that the information is current or accurate. Changes to the information on the website may be made at any time without prior notice. Readers should verify the information before acting on it.
For clarification of any item on this site or for more specific information, contact Sara Gillooly at 1-604-720-4321
- Third Party Links
This website contains links to other websites. Sara Gillooly is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Links to other websites are not endorsements or approvals of those sites, the third parties named therein, or their products and services.
The display of trademarks, trade-names, or service marks on this website does not convey or create any licence or privilege of any kind.
Privacy Policy
Sara Gillooly is committed to protecting your privacy. Sara collects, uses, and discloses personal information in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the Real Estate Services Act (RESA), and other applicable legislation.
1. What is “personal information”?
“Personal information” is recorded information about an identifiable individual, such as an individual’s name, age, home address, or financial information. Business contact information is not considered “personal” information.
2. Why does Sara Gillooly collect, use and disclose personal information?
Sara Gillooly collects, uses, and discloses personal information in order to perform its duties and functions in regulating real estate licensees, including to:
- receive, investigate and manage complaints;
- conduct disciplinary and qualification investigations and hearings;
- consider and assess applications for licensing, including verifying identity and determining good character and suitability for licensing;
- contact and correspond with licensees regarding their licence or RECBC’s programs or activities;
- process the renewal and reinstatement of real estate applications, including the payment of fees; and
- perform audits of brokerage books, records, and accounts.
3. Collecting personal information
RECBC only collects information for the purposes permitted under FIPPA or other applicable law and strives to limit any collection to what is relevant and necessary for RECBC’s functions. When collecting personal information, RECBC will explain why we need it and, whenever possible, collect it directly from you.
RECBC may sometimes collect information about you indirectly from a third party, including when:
- assessing the suitability of a real estate licence applicant, and confirming that applicant’s past employment and history;
- confirming completion of education and other licensing requirements of licensees;
- investigating a concern or complaint; or
- as otherwise authorized by law or court order.
4. Accessing or using personal information
Sara Gillooly will only access or use personal information for the purpose it was collected, for a consistent purpose, or with your consent for another purpose.
For the purposes of collecting leads, sending information to clients and providing them with other real estate services.
5. Disclosing personal information
Sara Gillooly does not sell personal information it collects and will only disclose your personal information for the purpose it was collected, for a consistent purpose, with your consent, or as otherwise authorized by law.
6. Storing, retaining, and safeguarding personal information
Sara Gillooly makes reasonable security arrangements to protect your personal information against risks such as unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or disposal of personal information. Except as authorized by FIPPA.
8. Seeking correction of personal information
Sara Gillooly makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the personal information it collects, uses, or discloses is accurate and complete. If you think there is a mistake or omission in the personal information RECBC has about you, you may write to RECBC asking us to correct any errors or omissions in your personal information. Specify the information you believe is missing or incorrect and include what you believe to be the correct information. If RECBC is satisfied that your request for correction is reasonable, RECBC will correct the personal information as soon as reasonably possible.
9. Complaints
If you are dissatisfied with the results of an information request or if you are dissatisfied with the way RECBC has handled your personal information, you may submit a complaint to Sara Gillooly. Sara Gillooly will review all complaints and make every reasonable effort to resolve complaints.
You may also request a review, seek advice from, or file a written complaint with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC). The OIPC provides independent oversight and enforcement of BC’s access and privacy laws.
10. Website Privacy Policy
When you visit Sara Gillooly’s website, our web server automatically collects a limited amount of information essential for the operation and security of the site. Some of this information (e.g. browser type) does not identify who you are, while other information, such as your internet domain name or IP address, may identify you. Furthermore, any further requests made for more information Name, Mobile number, email will be collected.
For any questions please Contact Sara Gillooly 604-720-4321 sara@saragillooly.com