Effective Date: January 6, 2026
Switzer Homes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and safeguarding personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit www.switzerhomes.com or interact with our services.
1. Accountability
Switzer Homes is responsible for personal information under its control.
Contact for Privacy Matters:
Switzer Homes
9001 Dufferin Street, Suite A9
Vaughan, ON L4J 0H7
📞 416-885-2518
📧 [email protected]
2. Personal Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information including:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Property preferences or inquiry details
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Information submitted through contact forms, listing requests, or email communication
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and security.
3. Purpose of Collection
We collect personal information for the following purposes:
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Responding to inquiries and requests
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Providing real estate services and property information
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Communicating with you regarding listings, market updates, or requested information
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Improving website performance and user experience
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Maintaining website security and preventing fraud
Personal information is collected only for purposes a reasonable person would consider appropriate under the circumstances, as required by PIPEDA.
4. Consent
By submitting personal information through our website or contacting us, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions, by contacting us using the details above.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
Switzer Homes does not sell personal information.
We may disclose personal information only:
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To service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, or analytics
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When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
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To protect our legal rights, safety, or property
All service providers are required to protect personal information in a manner consistent with this policy.
6. Retention of Information
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or as required by law. When no longer required, information is securely destroyed or anonymized.
7. Safeguards
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
8. Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to your personal information and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Requests may be submitted by contacting us using the information above. We will respond within a reasonable time, as required by PIPEDA.
9. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support functionality and analyze traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Switzer Homes is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.