California Privacy Notice
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
This California Privacy Notice applies solely to residents of the State of California and supplements the information contained in the Approved Real Estate Academy Privacy Policy available at:
Approved Real Estate Academy is the educational division of FirstTeam® Real Estate, Inc. This notice describes the rights of California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and explains how personal information is collected, used, and shared.
Personal Information We Collect
Approved Real Estate Academy may collect personal information from users when they visit our website, register for courses, complete transactions, or communicate with us.
Categories of information collected may include:
Identifiers
• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Username and password
Customer Records Information
• Course registrations
• Account information
• Billing information
Commercial Information
• Course purchases
• Transaction records
• Enrollment history
Internet Activity
• Website browsing activity
• Log files and usage data
• Browser and device information
Education Information
• Course progress
• Quiz results
• Completion records for licensing education
How We Use Personal Information
Approved Real Estate Academy uses collected information to:
• Provide access to courses and educational services
• Process payments and registrations
• Confirm course completion with licensing agencies when applicable
• Provide student support services
• Improve the functionality and content of our website
• Send service announcements and course-related updates
• Provide promotional communications regarding courses and educational offerings
Users may opt out of promotional communications at any time.
Sharing of Personal Information
Approved Real Estate Academy does not sell personal information.
Personal information may be shared with service providers that assist with the operation of our website and educational services, including:
• Payment processing providers
• Website hosting services
• Course delivery platforms
• Email communication systems
Information may also be disclosed if required by law, court order, or legal process.
In the event of a business transition such as a merger or acquisition, personal information may be transferred as part of the business assets.
California Privacy Rights
Under California law, residents have the following rights regarding their personal information.
Right to Know
You may request information about:
• The categories of personal information collected
• The sources from which personal information is collected
• The purpose for collecting the information
• The categories of third parties with whom information is shared
Right to Access
You may request a copy of the personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal information, subject to certain legal and regulatory exceptions.
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained by us.
Right to Non-Discrimination
Approved Real Estate Academy will not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights.
Exercising Your Privacy Rights
California residents may submit privacy requests by contacting us using the information below.
Requests should include sufficient information to verify the identity of the requester.
We will respond to verified requests within the time period required by California law.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the user experience and allow users to participate in online courses. Additional details regarding cookies and tracking technologies are described in our main privacy policy:
Updates to This Notice
Approved Real Estate Academy may update this California Privacy Notice from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or your privacy rights, please contact:
Approved Real Estate Academy
4040 Barranca Pkwy., Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92604
Phone: 714-721-1690
Email: Pam@ApprovedRealEstateAcademy.com