At Tapassu Traders Inc DBA Sohum Realty Inc ( from here called as Sohum Realty ), we are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://sohumrealty.com or engage with our real estate brokerage services. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with our website or use our services:
- Personal Identifiers: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided through contact forms or inquiries.
- Transaction Information: Property preferences, purchase history, listing inquiries, and financial details relevant to real estate transactions.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our website.
- Communication Records: Emails, phone call logs, and messages you send to our agents or support staff.
- Cookies & Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4.
- Third-Party Data: Information received from referral partners, MLS databases, or public records in connection with real estate services.
2. How We Use Your Information
Sohum Realty uses the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to your inquiries, property search requests, and scheduling appointments with our agents.
- Facilitating real estate transactions including buying, selling, and leasing of properties in Illinois.
- Sending newsletters, property alerts, and market updates — only with your consent where required by law.
- Improving our website functionality and user experience through analytics and performance monitoring.
- Complying with applicable federal and Illinois state laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraudulent activity or security breaches.
- Maintaining internal records as required of a licensed Illinois real estate brokerage.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in operating our website or providing services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Real Estate Professionals: With licensed agents, lenders, title companies, and inspectors directly involved in your transaction.
- MLS & Industry Databases: Property listing information may be shared with Multiple Listing Services as standard industry practice.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority including Illinois state agencies.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit prior consent.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly including session management and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used by services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous data on visitor interactions.
- Marketing Cookies: May be used to display relevant property listings and advertisements on third-party platforms.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience on return visits.
- You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
- We may also use web beacons in emails to track open rates and click-through rates for our communications.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL/TLS encryption protects all data transmitted between your browser and our website.
- Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform their job functions.
- We conduct regular security assessments and maintain up-to-date software and systems.
- Data is stored on secure servers with firewall protection and access controls.
- Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage caution when sharing sensitive information online.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may integrate third-party services that have their own independent privacy practices:
- Google Analytics & Maps: For website analytics and property location displays, subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
- MLS / IDX Data Providers: For real-time property listings and search features.
- Social Media Platforms: Sharing features for Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, each with independent privacy policies.
- Email Marketing Tools: Third-party services used to send newsletters and property alerts.
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
7. Your Rights (Illinois & US Compliance)
Under applicable laws including the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
- Data Portability: Request your personal information in a portable, machine-readable format where feasible.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days as required by Illinois law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: