Privacy Notice

ERIK ARIAS, operating as The Ascend Team through White Picket Realty LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information provided to us through this website and in connection with our real estate services.

By accessing this website or providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Notice.

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Transaction Information: Property preferences, budget range, financing details, and related real estate transaction information
• Communication Records: Records of inquiries, messages, and correspondence you send us
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages viewed and links clicked

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested real estate services
• Send you property listings, market reports, and other information relevant to your real estate needs
• Communicate with you about appointments, transactions, and follow-ups
• Comply with legal obligations, including Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requirements
• Improve our website and services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your personal information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., CRM platforms, email service providers) under confidentiality agreements
• Real Estate Professionals: With other agents, brokers, title companies, lenders, and transaction parties as necessary to complete a real estate transaction you have authorized
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority, including TREC regulations
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice to you

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us directly
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and regulatory requirements

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly as a result.

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, HAR, and Google. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised notice on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised notice.

Effective Date: July 2025

Regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Information available at www.trec.texas.gov.