Privacy, Cookie, and Data Policy

We take privacy seriously. This page outlines the types of data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. Any information we collect, whether through this website or through our business processes (e.g., an apartment application) is kept private and never sold to any third-party.

We only share the information you give us for business purposes. For instance, we'll use the information you give us in an application to run a background check. Or, if you submit a form for more information, we'll use your contact info to give you more information.

Information we collect and store

We collect information sent through email, website forms, or from business forms like an apartment application. We keep this data as long as is required by regulators like the IRS, the Pennsylvania Real Estate commission, etc. 

This information may include any of the following: (If you submit a form or email us) Email address, IP address, name, or phone number. If you submit a rental application, we use your personal data for background checks. 

We use Google Analytics and Squarespace to collect website usage statistics in order to track how the website is performing. This data is housed by the service provider. You can read more about how your information might be used by third-party services below. 

Cookie Policy

We use Squarespace to build our website. We are not computer experts. We don't know how to build a cookie. That being said, we do know that third party services use cookies for their services. Below you can find a list of providers that use cookies on our website, as well as information about their privacy and cookie policies. 

Squarespace. Squarespace (the service that we used to build and host this website) collects cookies for sites analytics (so we can see how many people are visiting our website, which pages are most popular, etc.). You can read their Privacy Policy and there Data Processing Addendum.

Google Analytics. Google Analytics tracks website statistics about things like usage data (page views and traffic sources). You can read Google's Privacy Policy and Opt Out.  

HelpScout. We use HelpScout for online and email support (it's that little widget on the bottom right). You can read their privacy statement and Cookie Policy.  

Acuity Scheduling. We use Acuity Scheduling for online scheduling. You can read their privacy policy

Social Links. We have social media links (Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn) on our pages. We think that they are just links to the URE's various profiles, but who knows what type of schemes those companies are cooking up, right?

Also, we found this info which might be useful if you are worried about cookies:

In addition to what is specified in this document, the User can manage preferences for Cookies directly from within their own browser and prevent – for example – third parties from installing Cookies. Through browser preferences, it is also possible to delete Cookies installed in the past, including the Cookies that may have saved the initial consent for the installation of Cookies by this website.

Users can, for example, find information about how to manage Cookies in the most commonly used browsers at the following addresses: Google ChromeMozilla FirefoxApple Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

With regard to Cookies installed by third parties, Users can manage their preferences and withdrawal of their consent by clicking the related opt-out link (if provided), by using the means provided in the third party's privacy policy, or by contacting the third party.

List of Sub-Processors we work with and what they do:

Depending on how you interact with our website and business, your data may be used for business services by some or all of the following:

  • Squarespace: Website Builder
  • Google: Analytics and Business Tools (G Suite)
  • Mailchimp: Email Newsletters
  • HelpScout: Help Desk Software
  • ClickPay and ECSI: Online Payments
  • CBCInnovis: Credit and background checks for rental applications
  • Acuity Scheduling: Online Scheduling

If you have questions or concerns about how we use your data, please email us at support@unionrealestate.com