Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Guthrie & Associates Real Estate ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), Iowa Firm License #F05753000, located at 1302 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501. Scott Underberg, Iowa Broker License #B44846000, is the Broker/Owner.

We operate the website at guthrierealty.net (the "Site"). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information you provide to us through the Site or related communications.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Property Inquiry Data: Property type interest, price range, location preferences, buying/selling timeline.
• Lead Capture Data: Information submitted through contact forms, report request forms, and the lead capture modal.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site, and referring URL (collected automatically via analytics).
• Communications: Content of emails, messages, or inquiries you send us.

We do not collect Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or government-issued ID numbers through this Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to your real estate inquiries and schedule consultations.
• Provide you with requested market reports, property valuations, or RPR reports.
• Send relevant real estate listings, market updates, and newsletters (with your consent).
• Improve our website, services, and marketing communications.
• Comply with Iowa real estate licensing laws and our obligations as a licensed brokerage.
• Maintain our CRM and transaction management records as required by Iowa law.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Our agents and staff at Guthrie & Associates Real Estate who assist with your inquiry.
• Service providers (e.g., CRM software, email platforms) under confidentiality agreements.
• MLS / Navica MLS as required for listing and transaction services.
• Legal authorities when required by law, court order, or Iowa Real Estate Commission inquiry.
• Affiliated businesses (Cornerstone Property Management, Better Way Project) only with your explicit consent.

5. Iowa Consumer Data Privacy Act (ICDPA)

Effective January 1, 2025, the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act grants Iowa residents the following rights regarding their personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Opt Out: Opt out of the sale of personal data or targeted advertising (we do not sell data).
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call (515) 576-5703. We will respond within 45 days as required by Iowa law.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. These include session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain for a set period). You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some Site features may not function properly.

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our Site. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

7. Lead Capture Modal

Our Site displays a lead capture form after approximately 2 minutes of browsing or after visiting 3 or more pages. Submitting this form is entirely voluntary. Information submitted is used solely to respond to your real estate inquiry. You may close the form at any time without submitting.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with Iowa real estate record-keeping requirements (minimum 5 years for transaction records under Iowa Code §543B), and resolve disputes. Lead inquiries that do not result in a transaction are retained for up to 3 years.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us by phone for sensitive communications.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (Zillow, Realtor.com, Crexi, Cornerstone Property Management, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact: