This Privacy Policy explains how Business Broker University, operated by Gateway Marketing Inc (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our websites, submit an application, or communicate with us, including by text message. By using our sites or providing us your information, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our sites.
Information you provide
- Contact details — your name, email address, and phone number, such as when you submit an application or start a text conversation with us.
- Application information — responses about your real estate license, experience, and goals.
- Communications — the content of messages, emails, and calls you exchange with our team.
Information collected automatically
- Usage and device data — IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and pixels — including advertising and analytics technologies such as the Meta pixel, used to measure and improve our marketing. See Section 6.
2. SMS / Text Messaging Program
No mobile information will be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
When you provide your mobile number through a chat widget, form, or by texting us, you consent to receive text messages from Business Broker University (Gateway Marketing Inc) related to your inquiry, your application, appointment confirmations and reminders, and information about our programs.
- Message frequency varies based on your interaction with us.
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
- To opt out, reply STOP to any message at any time. You will receive a confirmation and no further messages unless you opt back in.
- For help, reply HELP or contact us using the details in Section 12.
- Consent is not a condition of purchase of any product or service.
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you, including by text and email.
- Review and process applications and schedule calls.
- Provide, operate, and improve our programs and services.
- Send appointment confirmations, reminders, and program-related updates.
- Measure and improve our advertising and website performance.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as described below:
- Service providers that operate our business on our behalf (for example, CRM, hosting, scheduling, email, and analytics providers), bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal and safety — when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
As stated in Section 2, mobile opt-in information and text-messaging consent are never shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to run and analyze our sites and advertising, including the Meta pixel. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of certain advertising through your device or ad-platform preferences. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Third-Party Services
Our sites may link to or rely on third-party services (such as video hosting, scheduling, and payment providers). Their handling of your information is governed by their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.
8. Your Choices & Rights
- Opt out of text messages by replying STOP; opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limits.
- Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have additional rights under laws such as the CCPA/CPRA or GDPR.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using Section 12.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted, and the “Effective date” above will reflect the latest revision.
12. Contact Us
Gateway Marketing Inc
Business Broker University
952 School Street #102, Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (646) 798-9803
Email: [email protected]