Effective: August 21, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how South Bay Agent (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our content, contact us, or engage our real estate services in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, California.
This template is provided for general information only and is not legal advice. Please review with counsel to ensure compliance with your specific practices.
Notice at Collection (California)
We collect the following categories of personal information for the purposes listed below. For more detail, see the sections that follow.
| Category | Examples | Business Purposes |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, phone number, address; device identifiers; IP address. | Respond to inquiries, schedule showings, provide market updates, prevent fraud, maintain site security. |
| Commercial Information | Property interests, budgets, transaction history (if you become a client). | Provide brokerage services, recommendations, and records required by law. |
| Internet/Device Activity | Pages viewed, links clicked, time on site, cookies or similar technologies. | Improve the site, measure performance, personalize content, and (if enabled) marketing/ads. |
| Geolocation (coarse) | Approximate location from IP or browser settings. | Show relevant content and measure site usage. |
| Professional Information (optional) | Employer/role if you include it in a form. | Better understand your inquiry. |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through this website. We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law. You can learn more about your choices, including opting out of “sale” or “sharing” (as defined by California law), in Your Privacy Choices.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide: details you submit via forms (contact/valuation/newsletter), event or showing registrations, emails, calls, or comments.
- Information we collect automatically: device data, IP address, and site usage via cookies or similar technologies. If enabled, we may use analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising cookies.
- Information from third parties: social platforms (if you interact with our content), MLS/IDX providers (for listings), and advertising/lead partners.
How We Use Information
- Provide and improve our site, content, and services
- Respond to inquiries, schedule tours, and deliver requested materials
- Send newsletters or market updates (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Personalize content and measure engagement
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations and broker requirements
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the site. Where required, we will request consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser or our on-site preferences tool (if enabled). We respond to legally required browser-based opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control where applicable.
How We Share Information
- Service providers: website hosting, analytics, email delivery, calendar/event tools, and similar vendors (bound by contract to protect information and use it only to perform services for us).
- Partners & integrations: IDX/MLS and map or scheduling tools to show listings or book appointments.
- Legal & safety: to comply with law, enforce policies, or protect rights and safety.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Sale/Sharing for advertising: We do not sell personal information for money. If we use advertising or analytics cookies that constitute a “sale” or “sharing” under California law, you may opt out as described below.
Your Privacy Choices
- Opt out of sale/sharing: Use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer (or email us) to opt out of cross-context behavioral advertising where applicable.
- Cookie preferences: Adjust settings in our cookie banner or in your browser.
- Marketing emails: Use the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as an opt-out where required by law.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have the right to request: (1) access to, or a portable copy of, specific pieces and categories of personal information; (2) correction of inaccuracies; (3) deletion; (4) to opt out of sale or sharing; and (5) to not be discriminated against for exercising rights. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will verify your request and may need additional information. You may also use an authorized agent.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described above, comply with legal obligations (including real estate recordkeeping), resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We apply reasonable criteria based on business needs, legal requirements, and data minimization.
Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
International Visitors
If you access our site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed in the U.S., where laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective” date above reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
South Bay Agent
Operated by Cecilia Agraz (CA DRE # 01974999)
920 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite 4
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Email: cecilia@stroykeproperties.com · Phone: (310) 803-9338