Last updated:  April 24, 2026

1.  INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Ruth’s BC Homes. This Privacy Policy explains how I, Ruth Gilbert, Realtor® with Royal LePage West Real Estate Services, collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website or submit a request for information.

This website, including all branding elements such as the Ruth’s BC Homes name, emblem, and favicons, is owned and operated by me.  I comply with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

2.  INFORMATION THAT I COLLECT

I only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the contact form on Ruth’s BC Homes, including:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address

No other personal information is collected unless you choose to provide it.

3.  HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS USED

Your information is used solely to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Provide real estate information or services you request
• Follow up regarding your interest in buying or selling property

Your information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.

4.  THIRD PARTY SERVICES

Ruth’s BC Homes uses embedded third‑party tools that may automatically collect technical or usage data:

• Google Maps
  May collect IP address, device information, and usage data.
  
  
• YouTube Videos
  May collect IP address, device information, and viewing activity.
  
  
• Embeddables Mortgage Calculator
  May collect technical data required for functionality.
  
  These services operate under their own privacy policies.

5.  COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY

Ruth’s BC Homes does not use cookies directly.

However, third‑party services (Google Maps, YouTube, Embeddables) may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Enable functionality
• Improve performance
• Analyze usage

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so might prevent features from functioning properly.

6.  PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION

I take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard your personal information.

However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

7. DISCOLSURE OF INFORMATION

Your information may be disclosed only when required by law or to protect legal rights.

I do not share your information with third parties for advertising or marketing.

8.  RETENTION OF INFORMATION

Your information is retained only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your inquiry
• Provide requested services
• Meet legal or regulatory reqiurements

10.  CONTACT INFORMATION

Ruth Gilbert, Real Estate Professional  

Ruth’s BC Homes

Royal LePage West Real Estate Services

Cell: 778‑866‑3404

Email: info@ruthsbchomes.com

11.  UPDATES

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.  Changes will be posted on this page.