Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 2025
Website: NickCatesDeals.com
Business Name: Nick Cates Deals (operated by Nick Cates / CA Licensed Real Estate Professional)

1. Overview

Nick Cates Deals (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard the information you provide when you use this website or our real estate services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you submit directly, including:

Name, email, phone number
Property details or address
Preferences as a buyer or seller
Messages sent through our contact forms

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our site, we and our service providers may collect:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Pages viewed and referring URLs
Cookies and tracking technologies
(through Wix analytics and Google Analytics)

C. Buyer/Seller Network Participation

When opting into our private buyer or seller network, we may collect additional information needed to assess opportunities.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers or banking details through the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Respond to inquiries and provide requested real estate services
Evaluate and facilitate off-market property opportunities
Send relevant updates and marketing communications (optional)
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with real estate legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only as necessary to operate our business:

With licensed real estate partners or professionals involved in a transaction (only with authorization)
With service providers who support the website and analytics (ex: Wix.com, Google)
When required by law, subpoena, or regulatory agencies

We do not permit third parties to use information for their own marketing without consent.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies and tracking tools:

To analyze site traffic and usage
To improve the site and marketing relevance
To remember user preferences

Users may disable cookies in their browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Email & SMS Marketing

When you provide contact information, we may send:

Responses to your inquiries
Real estate opportunities or updates (optional)

You may opt out at any time:

Email unsubscribe link
Reply STOP for SMS
Or contact us directly to remove your information

7. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or to comply with legal requirements.

We implement reasonable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Minors

This website is not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access the information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion
Opt out of marketing
Limit certain types of data sharing

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA.

To exercise these rights:
📧 Email: Nick@showpads.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically.
Changes will be posted here with a new effective date.
Continued use of the site indicates acceptance.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:

Nick Cates
Nick Cates Deals
📧 Email: Nick@showpads.com
📍 Los Angeles, California
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