Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 9, 2026

Ryan Makinen, REALTOR® with Century 21 Curran & Oberski (“I,” “me,” or “my”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using this website or communicating with me regarding real estate services.

Information I Collect

I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Property address
  • Real estate preferences and home search criteria
  • Information related to buying, selling, or financing real estate
  • Information you provide through contact forms, email, phone calls, or text messages

I may also receive information from publicly available property records, real estate databases, referral sources, or other sources related to providing real estate services.

How I Use Your Information

I may use your information to:

  • Respond to your questions or requests
  • Provide real estate services and information
  • Assist with buying, selling, or evaluating real estate
  • Send property information, market updates, or other communications you have requested or consented to receive
  • Maintain client and prospective-client records
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Sharing of Information

I do not sell or rent your personal information.

I may share information when reasonably necessary to provide real estate services you request, such as with my brokerage, lenders, title companies, inspectors, transaction service providers, technology providers, or other real estate professionals involved in a transaction or service.

Mobile information, including phone numbers and SMS consent, will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect legal rights or prevent fraud or misuse.

Text Messages and SMS Communications

If you voluntarily provide your phone number and consent to receive text messages from Ryan Makinen, I may contact you by SMS regarding real estate services, including property information, transaction-related communications, appointments, follow-ups, and other real estate-related communications.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe from text messages or HELP for assistance.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing goods or services, working with me as your real estate agent, or submitting a contact form.

Your mobile information and SMS consent will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

Service Providers

I may use third-party service providers and technology platforms to operate my real estate business, website, communications, and customer relationship management systems. These providers may process information on my behalf as necessary to provide their services.

Data Security and Retention

I take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, or protect legitimate business and legal interests.

Your Choices

You may contact me to request that I update or correct your contact information or stop certain communications.

You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe option provided in those communications, where applicable. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services that I do not control.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Ryan Makinen
REALTOR® | Century 21 Curran & Oberski