Effective Date: February 25, 2026
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Cristina Dougherty & Associates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our real estate services, visit our website, or communicate with us through various channels.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from you.
Important Notice: Data will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes. This applies to all consumers regardless of their state of residence.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Property Information: Current address, property preferences, budget range, desired locations
- Financial Information: Pre-qualification letters, income verification (when voluntarily provided), financing preferences
- Transaction Information: Purchase history, sale records, lease agreements
- Communication Records: Emails, text messages, phone call logs, meeting notes
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, website usage data, cookies
- Social Media Information: Information from your social media profiles when you interact with us on social platforms
How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct interactions when you contact us, request information, or use our services
- Website visits and online forms
- Email, phone, text message, and in-person communications
- Third-party sources such as MLS databases, public records, and mortgage lenders (with your consent)
- Social media platforms when you engage with our content
- Automated technologies including cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Real Estate Services: To provide property search assistance, market analysis, buyer/seller representation, and transaction coordination
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates on properties, market conditions, and transaction progress
- Service Improvement: To enhance our services, website functionality, and customer experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable real estate laws, regulations, and contractual obligations
- Business Operations: To maintain records, process transactions, and manage our business relationships
- Marketing Communications: To send you newsletters, market updates, and promotional materials (only with your consent)
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their promotional or marketing purposes. This restriction applies to all consumers in all states, not just California residents.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., CRM systems, email service providers, transaction coordinators, marketing platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Transaction Parties: With parties directly involved in your real estate transaction, including other agents, brokers, lenders, title companies, escrow agents, inspectors, and attorneys, as necessary to complete the transaction.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, subpoena, or governmental authority, or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, subject to confidentiality obligations.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information with specific third parties.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request access to the personal information we have collected about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share for promotional purposes)
- Right to Limit Use: Request limitations on the use of sensitive personal information
- Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal information in a portable format
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without receiving discriminatory treatment
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 45 days).
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The rights listed above apply to you, and we will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
California-Specific Statement: We do not sell or share personal information of California residents for promotional or marketing purposes.
Other State-Specific Rights
Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws (including Connecticut, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Maryland, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island) have rights similar to those described above. We comply with all applicable state privacy laws.
Marketing Communications and Consent
- We will obtain your express written consent before sending you marketing text messages or making automated marketing calls
- You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails, replying “STOP” to text messages, or contacting us directly
- Opting out of marketing communications will not affect transactional communications related to active real estate services you are receiving
- We honor all opt-out requests promptly and maintain internal do-not-contact lists
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure data encryption for sensitive information
- Password-protected systems and restricted access controls
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Secure communication channels for transmitting sensitive data
- Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Real estate transaction records are typically retained for a minimum of [3-7 years] in compliance with applicable record-keeping requirements.
When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it according to our data retention and disposal policies.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (only with your consent)
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete such information.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, we support universal opt-out mechanisms as required by applicable state privacy laws.
International Data Transfers
Our services are primarily provided within the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated to you via email or prominent website notice.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Cristina Dougherty & Associates
2100 Reston Pkwy, Suite 102
Reston, VA 20191
Email: getkeyedup(at)gmail(dotted)com
Phone: 703.969.0471
Website: www.GetKeyedUp.com
For privacy-related requests, please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line of your email or mention it when calling. We will respond to your inquiry within 45 days.
Complaint Process
If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to file a complaint with:
- Your state Attorney General’s office
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Applicable state privacy enforcement agencies
Acknowledgment
By using our services, visiting our website, or providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with federal laws including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and state privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and comprehensive privacy laws in effect across multiple states as of 2026.