Schefter Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.scheftergroup.com (the “Site”), contact us, or use our services as licensed real estate professionals in Washington State.

Your privacy matters deeply to us. That’s why we follow a few core commitments:

• We only request personal information when it’s genuinely necessary.
• We never disclose your personal details except when required by law, to enhance our services, or to safeguard our legal rights.
• We retain personal data on our servers only when it’s essential to maintain or operate one of our services.

 

Website Visitors

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Personal Information:
  Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when you reach out, fill out forms, or use our services.
• Property-Related Information:
  Information about properties you own, rent, or are interested in buying or selling.
• Technical Information:
  IP address, browser type, device data, usage information, and location data collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
• Third-Party Information:
  If you use integrated third-party tools or platforms (e.g., MLS search tools or mortgage calculators), we may receive limited data as permitted by those platforms.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless required to complete a real estate transaction or comply with legal obligations.

 

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide real estate services.
• Schedule and coordinate property showings, listings, and transactions.
• Send updates, property alerts, or marketing communications (with your consent).
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
• Comply with state and federal legal and regulatory requirements.

 

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Trusted Service Providers: Title companies, escrow agents, transaction coordinators, mortgage lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and marketing service providers who help us deliver real estate services.
• Other Real Estate Professionals: Licensed agents or brokerages involved in a transaction.
• Legal or Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Personalize your website experience.
• Analyze traffic and website performance.
• Provide relevant content and marketing.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Site features.

 

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as needed to:

• Provide services you’ve requested.
• Comply with Washington State real estate record-keeping requirements.
• Meet applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

Data Security

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. While we take these measures seriously, no system can guarantee complete security.

 

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., MLS listings, mortgage resources). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete it.

 

Updates to this Statement

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our Site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

 

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Schefter Group
Licensed Real Estate Brokers – Washington State
Email: info@scheftergroup.com
Phone: (509) 654-5440
Address: 819 S 72nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98908

 

Effective Date: October 22, 2025
Last Updated: October 22, 2025