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Privacy Policy

Areté Homes (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website (https://arete-homes.com/) and provides residential property development, real estate, and related consulting services in Chicago and throughout Illinois. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle Personal Information in compliance with federal law, Illinois law, and City of Chicago regulations, including but not limited to:

● The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act)

● The CAN-SPAM Act

● The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

● Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act

● Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) (if applicable)

● Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

● Chicago Municipal Code consumer protection provisions

By accessing our Site or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Property & Project Information: Details about properties you are interested in buying, selling, or developing, including design preferences and site data.
  • Payment Information: Limited billing details; we do not store complete credit card numbers.
  • Account Information: If you create an account or customer portal profile through our development or project management software.
  • Communications: Emails, web form submissions, service inquiries, and call recordings (with notice).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies, we may collect:

  • IP address and device identifiers.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the Site.
  • Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, and form behavior).

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless necessary for service delivery and only with your consent.

1.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from advertising partners, public property records, or social media platforms when you interact with our pages.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

  • We use your information for the following business purposes:
  • To provide, estimate, and manage property development and real estate services.
  • To communicate regarding appointments, property showings, and project updates.
  • To process payments and maintain financial records (if applicable).
  • To improve our Site, services, and overall customer experience.
  • For marketing and promotional communications from any Areté business (with opt-out options).
  • To comply with legal obligations and municipal requirements.
  • To protect our business, customers, and Site from fraud or misuse.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, communication, or project management.
  • Regulatory Bodies: To comply with local permitting, inspection, or licensing authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity under these same privacy protections.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our Site uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to recognize your device, understand traffic patterns, improve functionality, and deliver relevant advertising. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Site features may be limited.

5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

5.1 Communication Preferences

  • Email: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by emailing steliana.mladenova1@gmail.com.
  • Text Messages: Opt out of SMS by replying STOP.

5.2 Access, Updates, and Deletion

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at

steliana.mladenova1@gmail.com.

5.3 Illinois & Chicago-Specific Rights

  • PIPA: You have the right to be notified of any data breach involving your unencrypted personal information. We maintain reasonable security measures to protect your data.
  • BIPA: Any biometric data (if ever collected) is handled and destroyed according to Illinois statutory requirements.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable safeguards, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) and access-controlled internal systems. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our Site and services are intended for adults seeking real estate services.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Site may link to third-party platforms (such as real estate listing sites or social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies independently.

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

10. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Areté Homes 3821 W Montrose Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60618

Email: steliana.mladenova1@gmail.com

Phone: 872-216-7765

Website: https://arete-homes.com/

Last Updated: January 2026