Bushari Corp. and The Bushari Team (“we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to protecting your privacy. We operate as a real estate team affiliated with Compass, Inc. (“Compass”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website Bushari.com (the “Site”) or engage with our services.
Please note that as Compass agents, we are independent contractors. While we utilize Compass’s tools and platform to facilitate transactions, this Privacy Policy governs your interaction specifically with Bushari Corp. and The Bushari Team. For information on how Compass handles data collected through its main platform, please review the Compass Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Information”).
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Information You Provide to Us:
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Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when you fill out a “Contact Us” form or request a property showing).
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Property Interests: Search criteria, specific properties you view, and listing preferences.
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Transaction Data: If you engage us for services, we may collect financial information, government ID, or other documents required to process a lease or purchase agreement.
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Information Collected Automatically:
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Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
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Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
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Providing Services: To answer your inquiries, schedule showings, and assist you in buying, selling, or renting real estate.
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Communication: To send you property alerts, market updates, newsletters, or other information you have requested.
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Transaction Facilitation: To prepare offers, leases, and listing agreements, often in conjunction with Compass’s transaction management systems.
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Improvement: To analyze how our Site is used and improve our marketing and service offerings.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following categories of recipients to provide our services:
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Compass: As our broker of record, Compass provides the platform, compliance, and transaction processing tools we use. Information you provide to us is often processed through Compass systems (such as CRM and transaction management tools).
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Service Providers: We may share info with trusted third-party vendors who assist with our business operations (e.g., photographers, staging companies, email marketing platforms).
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Transaction Parties: To facilitate your real estate transaction, we may share necessary information with other agents, landlords, sellers, buyers, title companies, and attorneys.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect the safety of others.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your Personal Information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (including Compass.com, mortgage calculators, or neighborhood resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Your Choices
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Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
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Access and Correction: You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when the latest revisions were made. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. SMS Communications & Mobile Data
If you opt in to receive SMS messages from The Bushari Team, we may send conversational text messages related to showings, scheduling, listing updates, and transaction support. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or contact us at hello@bushari.com or +1 617-245-8200.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services (such as customer service) is permitted. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Bushari Corp. / The Bushari Team 126 Newbury St 2nd floor Boston MA 02116 | 617-245-8200 | hello@bushari.com
