ASK ABOUT REAL ESTATE

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 23, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the Ask About Real Estate website, webinar landing pages, and related forms (the “Site”), which are operated by Maaret Forst, a California licensed real estate broker.

Ask About Real Estate is an educational website and webinar brand operated by Maaret Forst. It is not a separate legal entity.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways.

Information you provide directly
When you register for a webinar, download resources, complete a form, or contact us, you may provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information about your real estate interests or timeline that you choose to share

• Messages or questions you submit

Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on pages

• Approximate location based on IP address

Information from third parties
We may receive limited information from:

• Advertising platforms for conversion tracking and attribution

• Webinar and marketing tools used to manage registrations and communications

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Register you for webinars and deliver requested content

• Send confirmations, reminders, replays, and follow up communications

• Provide educational information related to real estate

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• Connect you with real estate professionals when you request assistance

• Measure advertising performance and improve website functionality

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. How Information Is Shared

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense.

We may share information in the following circumstances.

Service providers
We share information with vendors that help operate the Site and communications, such as CRM systems, email and SMS delivery services, analytics providers, hosting platforms, and webinar tools. These providers process information on our behalf.

Partner referrals
If you request to be connected with a real estate agent, lender, or other real estate related professional, we may share the information you provided so they can contact you.

Referral compensation disclosure
If you choose to work with a partner we introduce, we may receive a referral fee or other compensation. This compensation does not increase your cost.

Legal and safety
We may disclose information as required by law or to protect rights, safety, and property.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website usage

• Measure advertising effectiveness

• Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser

preferences.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track signal. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

6. SMS/Text Messaging

When you provide your mobile phone number on this Site, you may choose to receive recurring automated text messages from Maaret Forst, Ask About Real Estate and/or KW Thrive Santa Cruz regarding webinars, educational content, appointments, and real estate‑related services that you request or that may be of interest to you. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. You may request help by replying HELP. Opting out of SMS messages will not affect your ability to receive other non‑SMS communications from us where permitted by law.

Consumer information, including mobile phone numbers and SMS consent data, will not be shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information with service providers who assist us in delivering our services and communications, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.

7. Your Choices

Email communications
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in each email.

SMS communications
If SMS messages are sent, you may opt out by replying STOP. Message and data rates may apply.

Referral sharing
If you do not want your information shared with a partner for referral purposes, do not submit a request for a referral or contact us using the information below.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including business operations, legal compliance, and record keeping.

Typical retention periods include:

• Webinar registrations and communications: up to 24 months

• Referral and compliance related records: up to 7 years where required

• Analytics data: according to platform settings

You may request deletion as described below.

9. California Privacy Notice

This section is provided to align with California privacy expectations.

Categories of personal information collected

• Identifiers such as name, email address, and phone number

• Internet or network activity information

• Approximate geolocation data

• Inferences based on interactions with the Site

Sources of information

• You directly

• Automatic collection through the Site

• Advertising and analytics partners

• Service providers

Business purposes

• Webinar delivery and educational content

• Marketing and communications

• Analytics and website improvement

• Security and legal compliance

• Referral connection services when requested

Categories of third parties

• Service providers supporting Site operations

• Advertising and analytics partners

• Partner real estate professionals when requested

• Government or regulatory entities when required

California residents may have the right to request access to, deletion of, or information about personal data collected, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy request, contact:

Maaret Forst
California Licensed Real Estate Broker
DRE License No. 01416031
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1360 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010