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Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ·  Last Updated: May 30, 2025  ·  Jurisdiction: Nevada, United States
You Decide Referral respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. We do not sell your personal data — period. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who We Are

You Decide Referral is a Nevada-licensed real estate referral brokerage owned and operated by Ken Calder, Broker (Nevada License No. B.1001777). Our website is located at youdecidereferral.com and our office is at 5550 Painted Mirage Rd, STE 440, Las Vegas, NV 89149.

For all privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at ken@youdecidereferral.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways — information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you use our site.

Information You Provide

When you submit our contact or inquiry form, we collect:

  • Name — first and last
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Nevada real estate license number (if provided)
  • Geographic market — Las Vegas or Reno area
  • Your message — any background or context you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, standard web server logs and analytics tools may collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URL — where you came from

We do not collect: Social Security numbers, payment card information, bank account details, or any sensitive financial data through this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose Information Used Legal Basis
Respond to your inquiry about the referral program Name, email, phone, message Your consent (form submission)
Process and manage your license hanging application Name, license number, contact info Contractual necessity
Communicate about referral opportunities and program updates Email, phone Legitimate interest / consent
Comply with Nevada real estate licensing requirements Name, license number Legal obligation (NRS Chapter 645)
Improve website performance and user experience Anonymous analytics data Legitimate interest
Prevent fraud and ensure site security IP address, usage data Legitimate interest

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party tools to operate our business. These may include email delivery services, form processing platforms (such as Formspree), analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), and website hosting (Netlify). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only to provide services to us.

Review Platforms

We use Elfsight to display third-party reviews on our site. If you submit a review through a connected platform, that platform's privacy policy applies to your submission.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Nevada Real Estate Division

As a licensed brokerage, we may be required to maintain and disclose certain records to the Nevada Real Estate Division in connection with regulatory compliance.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. Types of cookies we may use:

  • Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Third-party cookies — set by embedded services like Elfsight reviews

Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve any disputes. Specifically:

  • Inquiry and contact form submissions — retained for up to 3 years or until the relationship concludes
  • Agent license records — retained for the duration of the license hanging arrangement plus 5 years, as required by NRS
  • Transaction-related records — retained for a minimum of 5 years per Nevada real estate regulations
  • Analytics data — retained in aggregated, anonymized form

When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion — request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Opt-out of communications — unsubscribe from marketing emails or texts at any time
  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ken@youdecidereferral.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Nevada Privacy Rights

Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. You Decide Referral does not sell personal information, so no opt-out is required. If you have questions, contact us at the email above.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of sale. We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, email ken@youdecidereferral.com.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • HTTPS encryption on all pages (SSL/TLS certificate via Netlify)
  • Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure email and communication practices

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we use commercially reasonable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at ken@youdecidereferral.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us at ken@youdecidereferral.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites — including social media platforms, builder websites, and other real estate resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting any personal information.

11. Communications Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time:

  • Email: Reply "UNSUBSCRIBE" to any email or send a request to ken@youdecidereferral.com
  • Text messages: Reply "STOP" to any text message from us
  • Phone: Request to be removed from our call list by calling 702-843-0044

Please note that even after opting out of marketing communications, we may still contact you regarding active transactions, legal obligations, or your license hanging arrangement.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you directly — for example, by email if we have your contact information.

Privacy Questions or Requests?

Contact our broker directly — we respond within one business day.

ken@youdecidereferral.com
702-843-0044
5550 Painted Mirage Rd, STE 440, Las Vegas, NV 89149
Ken Calder · Broker · NV B.1001777
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