Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/1/2026

Arete Real Estate Advisors (“Arete,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our services.

Company Contact
Arete Real Estate Advisors (Bryan, TX)
Phone: 979-777-1881
Email: admin@aretepg.com

1) Information We Collect

A. Information you provide to us

• Name, email, phone number, mailing address
• Messages and inquiry details (property criteria, timeline, budget range)
• Information you provide during real estate services (documents, preferences, transaction details)

B. Information collected automatically
When you visit our website (hosted on Squarespace), we may collect:

• IP address, device type, browser type
• Pages viewed, links clicked, time on site, referral sources
• Approximate location (derived from IP)

C. Cookies and tracking technologies
We and our providers may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and measure performance.

2) How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide brokerage/real estate advisory services
• Schedule showings/consultations and communicate about listings and transactions
• Provide customer support and manage client relationships through our CRM (GoHighLevel)
• Send service-related messages and, where permitted, marketing communications
• Improve our website, advertising effectiveness, and business operations
• Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or misuse
• Comply with legal/regulatory obligations

3) How We Share Information

We may share information with:

• Squarespace (website hosting and certain website functions)
• GoHighLevel (CRM, forms, lead capture, pipelines, communications, automation)
• Service providers supporting operations (email, telephony/SMS, analytics, scheduling, marketing tools)
• Real estate transaction participants as needed (e.g., cooperating brokers, title companies, lenders, inspectors, attorneys, vendors you request)
• Government/regulators/law enforcement when required
• Parties involved in a business transfer (merger, acquisition, asset sale)

We do not sell your personal information for money.
We may share limited information with service providers for analytics/marketing to measure and improve performance.

4) Calls, Text Messages (SMS), and Email Consent

If you provide your phone number/email, you consent to receive communications from Arete, including via phone call, SMS/text, and email, for:

• Responding to inquiries and providing services
• Appointment confirmations and updates
• Follow-ups and (if you opt in) marketing messages

Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply.
Opt out: Reply STOP to SMS messages to stop; reply HELP for help (where supported).
Email marketing opt-out: use the unsubscribe link (if included) or email admin@aretepg.com.

Note: Consent to receive texts/calls is not required to purchase services.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors in support of services (such as customer service) is permitted. All other use of mobile information aligns with the above Privacy Policy.

5) Forms, Lead Capture, and CRM (GoHighLevel)

If you submit a form on our Squarespace site, your information may be routed into GoHighLevel for lead management and follow-up. This may include automated emails/texts depending on your request and preferences.

6) Analytics and Advertising

We may use analytics tools and advertising features (directly or through Squarespace integrations) to understand site usage and improve marketing. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies. You can manage cookies via your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect functionality.

7) Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no online system is perfectly secure. We will NEVER sell or share your information.

8) Data Retention

We keep personal information as long as needed for business purposes, to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

9) Your Rights and Choices

You can request access, correction, or deletion of certain personal information (subject to legal limits). You can also opt out of marketing communications.

To submit a request: admin@aretepg.com.

10) Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

11) Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites or tools (including property search tools). Their privacy practices are governed by their policies.

12) Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The Effective Date will reflect the most recent update.