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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Shanna Lin, licensed REALTOR® with Sotheby's International Realty Canada ("I", "me", or "my"), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit shannalinrealestate.ca or contact me through any form on this website. I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Alberta privacy legislation.
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Information I collect

When you use this website, I may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a contact or inquiry form
  • Your property address and details when you request a home valuation or CMA
  • Your buying or selling timeline, budget, and preferences when you complete a quiz or consultation request
  • Your IP address, browser type, and pages visited through cookies and analytics tools
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with me
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How I use your information

I use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide the real estate services you have requested
  • To send you a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) or home valuation report
  • To send you market updates, neighbourhood reports, and relevant real estate information if you have opted in
  • To improve the content and functionality of this website
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations as a licensed REALTOR® in Alberta

I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

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CASL compliance

I comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). I will only send you commercial electronic messages if you have provided express or implied consent. Every marketing email I send includes an easy unsubscribe option. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting me directly or clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

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Cookies & analytics

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site. This may include tools such as Google Analytics. These tools collect anonymized data about your visit including pages viewed, time spent on site, and referring URLs.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.

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Third-party services

This website may use third-party services including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis
  • WordPress and Elementor — for website hosting and page building
  • Email marketing platforms — for newsletter delivery if you have subscribed
  • Sotheby's International Realty Canada — whose privacy policy also applies to services delivered through their platform

These third parties have their own privacy policies which govern how they handle your data.

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How I protect your information

I take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission. Access to your personal information is limited to me and any authorized service providers who require it to deliver services on my behalf.

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Your rights

Under PIPEDA and applicable Canadian privacy legislation, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information I hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Withdraw consent for the use of your personal information at any time
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory retention requirements
  • File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
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Retention of information

I retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. As a licensed REALTOR® in Alberta, I am required to retain certain transaction records for a minimum period as prescribed by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).

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Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. I encourage you to review this page periodically.

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Contact me about privacy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please contact me directly:

Privacy enquiries
Shanna Lin · REALTOR®
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Calgary, Alberta
shanna.lin@sothebysrealty.ca
587-585-8333