Privacy Policy

Overview

StepStone Realty, LLC d/b/a Black Sheep Broker (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates blacksheepbroker.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how you can contact us with questions or requests.

By submitting any form on our Site or scheduling an appointment with us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number
• Professional information — TREC license number, current brokerage, market area
• Appointment details — preferred date, time, and meeting notes
• Referral data — how you heard about us (e.g., referral code, UTM parameters)
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, and visit timestamps (logged automatically)

We do not collect payment card numbers, Social Security numbers, or government identification numbers through this Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiry or application to join Black Sheep Broker
• Schedule and conduct Zoom or phone appointments with our broker
• Send confirmation emails and appointment reminders
• Evaluate your application to transfer your real estate license
• Improve our recruiting process and measure marketing effectiveness
• Comply with Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) recordkeeping requirements

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making that produces legal effects.

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Zoom Video Communications — to create meeting links for scheduled appointments (subject to Zoom’s own privacy policy)
• Email service providers — to deliver confirmation and follow-up emails on our behalf
• TREC or other regulatory bodies — as required by Texas real estate law or legal process

All third-party service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only as directed by us.

Data Retention

We retain form submissions and appointment records for up to 3 years to support our recruiting records and any TREC compliance requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see “Contact Us” below); we will honor requests unless retention is required by law.

Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your information, including encrypted database storage, HTTPS-only transmission, and prepared SQL statements to prevent unauthorized access. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies & Local Storage

Our Site uses browser localStorage (not third-party cookies) to remember referral tracking codes for up to 30 days so we can credit the correct source when you apply. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking. Embedded content from YouTube may set its own cookies; use of YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode limits this.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of future marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at angie@stepstone.team.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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