Privacy Policy

Friendly Real Estate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at friendlyrealestate.us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

When you sign up to receive our free resources or newsletter, we collect your email address. We do not require a name, phone number, or any other personal information.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information including:

• Your IP address and general geographic location (country/region)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected via Google Analytics and is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site. We do not use it to identify you personally.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your experience. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish users and sessions. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver the free resources and email content you requested
• Send occasional educational emails about real estate investing (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Analyze site usage to improve content and user experience
• Detect and prevent spam or abuse

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive our newsletter and updates about new content. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time and we will remove you promptly.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• Email service provider — to send and manage email communications.

This site may also contain affiliate links to third-party platforms (such as Fundrise, Arrived Homes, Stessa, and Roofstock). Clicking these links may place cookies from those platforms on your device. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. See our Disclaimer for full affiliate disclosures.

Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our communications. Upon unsubscribing, your email is removed from our active lists within 30 days. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
• Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the About page.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the About page.