1. Introduction
AR2 Homes Company LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
Name: First name, middle name, last name, title, pronouns (if provided), and professional affiliations (if applicable).
Mailing Address: Street address, city, state, zip code, and billing address (if different).
Contact Information: Phone number(s) and email address(es).
Demographic Data: Age range, income range, and family size. This information helps us understand housing needs, align development projects with community demographics, and identify grant funding opportunities and pre-qualifications for housing assistance programs.
Property Preferences: Type of housing, preferred location, desired size, preferred features, price range, affordability considerations, and eligibility for specific housing programs.
Business Information:
Company name, industry, business address, contact information, license and bonding information, compliance status, and customer reviews (if applicable). This information is used to vet businesses for quality and ensure they meet required standards for partnerships or collaborations.
Financial Information:
Annual income, credit score, credit report (with consent), loan amounts, assets, liabilities, and other relevant financial data. This information is used to pre-qualify individuals for mortgages and other financing options through our lending partners. We comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in obtaining and using credit reports.
Legal Documents:
Proof of funds (e.g., bank statements), pre-approval letters from lenders, and contracts related to property transactions. These documents are used to verify financial capacity and facilitate real estate transactions.
Contact History:
Email correspondence, phone call logs, meeting notes, records of property inquiries, and other communications. This information is used to maintain records of interactions and provide better customer service.
3. How We Collect Information
We gather information through various channels, including:
Online contact forms
Email communications
Phone conversations (which may be recorded for quality assurance purposes, if permissible by law)
Text messages
In-person meetings
Property inquiries
4. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies on our website:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) and provide enhanced functionality.
Analytical Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the website (e.g., which pages you visit, how long you stay on each page). This data helps us improve the website's performance and user experience. We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) for this purpose.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests. We may partner with third-party advertising networks for this purpose.
Other Tracking Technologies: We may also use other tracking technologies such as web beacons or pixel tags to collect information about your website usage.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You may be able to choose to accept or decline certain types of cookies. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
We do not sell or share information collected through cookies with third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
Product matching and marketing (with your consent)
Assessing suitability for housing programs
Pre-approval for programs, grants, and housing opportunities
Communication regarding properties and services
Internal record-keeping and business operations
Compliance with legal obligations
6. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:
Lenders: We share financial information with lenders to pre-qualify you for mortgages and other financing options.
Contractors: We may share contact information and property details with contractors for construction or renovation purposes.
Appraisers: We may share property details with appraisers to determine the value of properties.
Title Companies: We share information with title companies to facilitate real estate transactions.
Legal Counsel: We may share information with our legal counsel for legal advice or representation.
Government Agencies: We may share information with government agencies as required by law or regulation.
Marketing Agencies: We may share contact information with marketing agencies to promote our services, but only with your explicit consent.
We require all third parties with whom we share your information to protect the confidentiality and security of your data. We enter into contracts with these third parties that include obligations for data protection. We will never sell your personal information without your explicit consent.
7. Data Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Data Encryption:
Data in transit is protected using HTTPS and TLS 1.2+.
Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption.
Sensitive information in databases is encrypted according to PCI standards.
Authentication and Access Control:
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) options are available via email, SMS, phone call, or authenticator app.
Role-based access control with customizable permissions is used to manage access to data.
Payment Security:
We maintain PCI DSS compliance for payment processing, ensuring secure handling of payment information.
Anti-fraud protection measures are in place for transactions.
Secure Software Development:
We follow security best practices throughout the software development process, including design and code reviews, threat modeling, and penetration testing.
Compliance and Certifications:
Our systems comply with major data protection regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD.
Physical Security:
We utilize world-leading data center providers that meet top standards for physical, environmental, and hosting controls.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Protection:
PII data is stored with encryption and protected by comprehensive security measures.
Password Security:
Passwords are stored as hash digests using cryptographic hash functions.
Continuous Monitoring:
We employ real-time threat detection and monitoring.
Regular security audits and penetration testing are conducted.
Our cloud storage systems employ robust security measures to protect your information. These measures include:
Cloud Security:
Files are encrypted in transit using HTTPS and TLS 1.2+.
Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256.
Client-Side Encryption allows for additional security with custom encryption keys.
Role-based access control with customizable permissions is used to manage access to data.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is available for added security.
Our systems comply with various security standards, including SOC 2 Type 2 and relevant data protection regulations.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools help meet regulatory requirements and prevent data loss.
Real-time threat detection and monitoring are implemented.
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law or necessary for business purposes. Once the information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized. We regularly review our data retention policies to ensure compliance with legal and business requirements.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain data.
Opt-out of Marketing: You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, except for limited data such as household size, which is collected to help us better understand community needs and align housing development with those needs. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
11. International Data Transfers
Our website and data may be hosted and stored on cloud servers that could involve international data transfers. We rely on appropriate safeguards provided by our service providers for any international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
12. Contact Information
AR2 Homes Company LLC
 333 N Green Street, Floor 8, Chicago, IL 60690 c/o Co-op.Partners
 Phone: +1.312.725.8889
 Email: hello@ar2.homes
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
15. Compliance
AR2 Homes is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local data protection laws and regulations relevant to real estate development businesses.
Last updated: February 19, 2025