Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Brickstone Escrow Inc. ("Brickstone Escrow,""we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use our escrow services, visit our website, or communicate with us.

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Information We Collect

To provide you with exceptional escrow services, we may collect the following types of information:

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Information You Provide Directly

• Personal identifiers: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth
• Financial information: Bank account numbers, wire transfer details, credit/debit card information (when applicable), income information, asset information
• Government-issued identifiers: Social Security number, tax identification number, driver's license number, state identification number
• Transaction information: Property address, purchase price, loan information, escrow instructions
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Information We Receive from Third Parties

• From real estate professionals: Information provided by real estate agents, brokers, and other parties involved in your transaction
• From lenders: Loan details, funding instructions, and other financial information
• From title companies: Title reports, property ownership information, and related documentation
• From government agencies: Publicly recorded documents, tax records, and other public information
• From service providers: Verification services, fraud prevention services, and payment processors
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Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device and browser information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
• Usage information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
• Location information: General geographic location based on IP address
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How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following business purposes:

• Provide escrow services: Process your real estate transaction, manage funds, prepare documents, and coordinate closing
• Communicate with you: Respond to inquiries, provide transaction updates, send important notices
• Comply with legal obligations: Meet federal and state regulatory requirements, respond to legal requests, prevent fraud and money laundering
• Protect our business: Maintain security, prevent fraudulent activity, resolve disputes
• Improve our services: Analyze how our services are used, enhance our website and customer experience
• Business operations: Manage accounts, process payments, maintain records
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How We Share Your Information

With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent or as directed by you.

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Service Providers and Business Partners

We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in providing escrow services, including:

• Title companies and title insurers
• Real estate agents and brokers
• Lenders and mortgage companies
• Attorneys and legal professionals
• Wire transfer and payment processing services
• Document preparation and notary services
• Technology providers and data storage services
• Fraud prevention and verification services

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These parties are contractually required to protect yourinformation and use it only for the purposes we specify.

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Legal and Regulatory Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process, court orders, or government requests
• Enforce our agreements and protect our legal rights
• Prevent fraud, security threats, or illegal activity
• Protect the safety and rights of our clients, employees, and others
• Facilitate tax reporting and compliance
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Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, orother business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

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How We Protect Your Information

Protecting your personal and financial information is one of our highest priorities. We maintain comprehensive security measures, including:

• Physical safeguards: Secure facilities with restricted access, locked file cabinets, controlled document disposal
• Electronic safeguards: Encrypted data transmission, secure servers, firewall protection, regular security assessments
• Procedural safeguards: Employee training on data privacy, confidentiality agreements, access controls, regular policy reviews
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While we implement strong security measures, no system is completely secure. We continuously work to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements (typically 7 years for escrow records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Meet our business needs
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When we no longer need your information, we securely dispose of it in accordance with applicable laws and our internal policies.

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Your Privacy Rights

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we have about you.
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Right to Correction

You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Right to Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. However, we will still send you transaction-related communications necessary to provide our services.
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Right of Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
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California Residents

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information about these rights, please contact us.
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Cookies and Website Technologies

What We Use

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Provide relevant content
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Your Choices

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only certain cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set
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Please note that blocking cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
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Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. To learn more about how Google uses data, visithttps://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can opt out ofGoogle Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on athttps://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
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Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
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Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the revised policy on our website
• Notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website
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Your continued use of our services after changes are postedconstitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Brickstone Escrow Inc.

Address: 225 Plaza St Suite 103, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Phone: (858) 436-7216

Email: hello@brickstoneescrow.com

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
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We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and professionally.
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California Privacy Notice

Information for California Residents

This section provides additional disclosures required under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy RightsAct (CPRA).

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

As described above, we collect:

• Identifiers (name, address, email, phone, SSN, TIN, driver's license number)
• Financial information (bank accounts, transaction details)
• Professional information (employment and income data)
• Internet activity (website usage, IP address)
• Geolocation data
• Audio/visual information (recorded calls, security footage if applicable)
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Your California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to:

• Know: Request information about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Limit: Limit the use of sensitive personal information
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How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

Email: hello@brickstoneescrow.com

Phone: (858) 436-7216

Address: 225 Plaza St Suite 103, Solana Beach, CA 92075

We will verify your identity before processing your requestand respond within 45 days.
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Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising yourCalifornia privacy rights.

By using our services or visitingour website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
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Brickstone Escrow Inc. is committed to transparency, security, and exceptional service in all aspects ofyour real estate transaction.

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