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buyinbigbearlake.com · Last updated 22 October 2026

Privacy Policy

What this site collects, who processes it, and how to opt out or ask for your information to be deleted — in plain language.

Last updated 22 October 2026

Privacy Policy

This page explains what this website collects, who processes it, and how to opt out or ask for your information to be removed.

Who This Covers

This policy applies to buyinbigbearlake.com, operated by Rachael Smith-Meadors, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Big Bear, CA DRE# 01923537, 626 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.

It does not cover RE/MAX corporate sites, the multiple listing service, or third-party sites you reach from links here. Those have their own policies.

What You Give Us Directly

When you submit a contact, showing-request or home-valuation form, you provide your name, email address, and optionally a phone number and details about what you are looking for — buyer or seller, preferred area, budget, and any message you write.

You are never required to use a form. You can call or text 909.744.2190 instead.

What Is Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this one records technical information when you visit: pages viewed, approximate location derived from your IP address, device and browser type, and the site or advertisement that referred you. If you arrive from a Google ad, a click identifier is captured and attached to any form you later submit, so that enquiry can be matched to the advertisement.

The Services That Process This Information

This site uses third-party services, each of which receives some of the information above and operates under its own privacy policy:

Google Analytics — website traffic measurement.
Google Ads — advertising conversion measurement and remarketing.
Meta Pixel — advertising measurement for Facebook and Instagram.
Formspree — receives and forwards form submissions.
Zapier — routes form submissions into the customer records system.
BoldTrail (kvCORE) — the customer relationship system where enquiries are stored.
IDX Broker — powers the live MLS property search; search pages set their own cookies and may record properties you view.
YouTube — embedded videos, which may set cookies when played.

How Your Information Is Used

To respond to your enquiry, to send property information you asked for, to measure which pages and advertisements bring people to the site, and to keep records of client communication as real estate practice requires.

Your information is not sold. It is shared only with the service providers listed above, and where disclosure is required by law or by real estate regulation.

Calls, Texts and Email

If you give a phone number, it is used to respond to your enquiry by call or text. If you would prefer not to be contacted by phone, say so in your message or reply STOP to any text. Marketing emails include an unsubscribe link, and you can ask to be removed at any time by replying or emailing directly.

Cookies and How to Opt Out

Cookies are used for analytics and advertising measurement. You have several ways to limit this:

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Google offers an Analytics opt-out browser add-on, and advertising personalisation can be turned off in your Google account settings. Facebook and Instagram ad preferences are managed in your Meta account. Many browsers also offer a Global Privacy Control signal.

Your Choices About Your Information

You can ask what information is held about you, ask for it to be corrected, or ask for it to be deleted. Email rachaelsmithrealestate@gmail.com or call 909.744.2190 and say what you would like done.

One limit worth stating plainly: records relating to an actual real estate transaction may need to be retained for a period set by law and by brokerage and regulatory requirements, so those cannot always be deleted on request. Everything else can be.

Depending on where you live, you may have additional statutory rights. If you believe you do, say so when you contact us and your request will be handled accordingly.

Children

This site is intended for adults looking for property. It is not directed at children, and information is not knowingly collected from them.

Changes

If this policy changes, the date at the top of this page will change with it. Material changes will be reflected here rather than announced individually.

Contact

Rachael Smith-Meadors, Broker Associate, RE/MAX Big Bear
626 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
909.744.2190 · rachaelsmithrealestate@gmail.com
CA DRE# 01923537

Privacy Policy — Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers from a local Big Bear Broker Associate.

Do you sell my information?
No. It is shared only with the service providers that run this site's forms, customer records, advertising measurement and property search, and where disclosure is required by law or real estate regulation.
How do I stop being contacted?
Reply STOP to any text, use the unsubscribe link in any marketing email, or email rachaelsmithrealestate@gmail.com and ask to be removed. You can also say in your original message that you would prefer email only.
Can I ask you to delete my information?
Yes. Email or call and say what you would like removed. One limit: records relating to an actual real estate transaction may have to be retained for a period set by law and by brokerage requirements. Everything else can be deleted.
How do I turn off the tracking cookies?
Block or delete cookies in your browser settings, install Google's Analytics opt-out add-on, and turn off ad personalisation in your Google and Meta account settings. Many browsers also send a Global Privacy Control signal.
Do I have to fill in a form to contact you?
No. Call or text 909.744.2190 directly. The forms exist for convenience, not as the only route.

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Questions About Your Information?

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