Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 13, 2026
Last Updated: June 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and protection of personal information by Pat Ganesan, REALTOR®, operating through NationWide Realty Corp, via the websites alstats.com and abhouse.ca (collectively, "this platform").
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Real Estate Act (Alberta), and the standards set by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).
1. Accountability
NationWide Realty Corp is the organization accountable for personal information collected through this platform.
Pat Ganesan, REALTOR® is the designated Privacy Contact for this website and is responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy and Alberta PIPA.
To reach our Privacy Contact, use our contact form.
2. Who We Are
Pat Ganesan, REALTOR®
NationWide Realty Corp
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Websites: alstats.com | abhouse.ca
Licensed by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)
This platform is a real estate market intelligence and lead generation website. It provides Edmonton real estate market data and allows prospective clients to connect with Pat Ganesan for real estate services. No real estate transactions are initiated or completed through this website.
3. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all personal information collected through:
- The alstats.com and abhouse.ca websites
- Contact and registration forms on this platform
- Communications initiated through this platform
This policy does not apply to information collected once a formal client relationship has been established (e.g. after signing a Representation Agreement), which is governed by separate disclosure documents required by RECA.
4. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum personal information necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Contact form submissions: Name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content you provide voluntarily.
Registration for market data access: Name and email address when you register for access to Edmonton market data on this platform.
Automated usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, search queries submitted, and time of access — collected automatically for platform security, administration, and abuse prevention.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial account details, government ID numbers, or health information through this platform.
5. Purpose of Collection
We collect personal information only for the following reasonable purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries about real estate services
- To provide you with access to Edmonton real estate market data
- To send you market updates or follow-up communications where you have provided consent
- To administer and secure the platform (IP-based usage controls, abuse prevention)
- To comply with RECA professional obligations and Alberta law
- To improve the quality of our services and platform
We will not use your personal information for any purpose not listed above without first obtaining your consent.
6. Consent
By submitting a contact or registration form on this platform, you expressly consent to the collection and use of your personal information for the purposes described in this policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us through our contact form. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of any prior collection or use.
If you do not consent to the collection of your personal information, please do not submit forms on this platform.
7. We Do Not Sell Your Information
Your personal information will never be sold, rented, traded, or disclosed to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.
We do not use your information for automated profiling, scoring, or decision-making.
8. Limited Disclosure
We do not share your personal information except in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as email delivery, database hosting, or authentication services) who process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Legal obligation: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or a regulatory body with jurisdiction, including RECA or the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC).
Protection of rights: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to prevent fraud, illegal activity, or harm to any person.
We never disclose your information to other real estate agents, brokerages, or industry parties without your explicit consent.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Secure HTTPS connections on all pages
- Access controls limiting who can view your data
- Password-protected administrative systems
- Role-based access controls for platform staff
No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a breach that poses a real risk of significant harm to you, we will notify you and the OIPC as required by Alberta PIPA.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law or RECA professional record-keeping obligations.
Contact and registration data is reviewed periodically and securely deleted when no longer required. Usage data (IP logs) is retained for no more than 90 days.
11. Cookies and Tracking
This platform uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies: Required for login authentication and platform security. These cannot be disabled without affecting platform functionality.
Session data: Temporary session information to maintain your login state.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or behavioural analytics tools that share your data with third parties.
12. Third-Party Services
This platform uses the following third-party services which may process data on our behalf:
- Clerk (authentication): manages login and user sessions. See clerk.com/privacy
- Cloudflare (security): bot protection and CDN. See cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
- Vercel (hosting): website infrastructure. See vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
Each provider is contractually bound to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
13. Your Rights Under Alberta PIPA
As an individual whose personal information we hold, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent for future collection or use
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- File a complaint with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) at oipc.ab.ca
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form. We will respond within 30 days as required by Alberta PIPA.
14. RECA Professional Obligations
Pat Ganesan is a licensed REALTOR® regulated by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). This platform is operated in accordance with the Real Estate Act (Alberta) and RECA's standards of conduct.
This website is a market intelligence and lead generation platform only. It does not constitute a service agreement, representation agreement, or any form of agency relationship. Any formal real estate services will be governed by a separate written agreement and the disclosure requirements mandated by RECA.
15. Limitation of Liability
The information provided on this platform, including real estate market data, is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute real estate, legal, financial, or investment advice.
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure data accuracy, market data is sourced from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton (RAE) and may not reflect the most current market conditions. We are not liable for decisions made based on information obtained through this platform.
16. Children's Privacy
This platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately through our contact form.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The Effective Date and Last Updated date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version.
Continued use of this platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
18. Contact Us — Privacy Matters
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information:
Privacy Contact: Pat Ganesan, REALTOR®
Organization: NationWide Realty Corp
Websites: alstats.com | abhouse.ca
Contact: alstats.com/contact
For complaints unresolved by us, you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta:
Website: oipc.ab.ca
Phone: