Laxmi Penupothula, REALTOR® | Intero Real Estate Services CA DRE #02047105 | Brokerage CA DRE #01354442
Effective Date: March 27, 2026
1. WHO WE ARE
This Privacy Policy applies to the personal agent website of Laxmi Penupothula, REALTOR®, operating as a licensed real estate salesperson under Intero Real Estate Services (Brokerage CA DRE #01354442).
Business Name: Laxmi Penupothula, REALTOR® Brokerage: Intero Real Estate Services Agent License: CA DRE #02047105 Brokerage License: CA DRE #01354442 Office: 10080 N Wolfe Rd #100, Suite SW3, Cupertino, CA 95014 Phone: (510) 493-1955 Email: laxmi.penupothula@gmail.com Website: laxmi.rankboost.me
This policy governs how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information submitted through this website. It complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and applicable federal laws.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly When you fill out any form on this website — including the Contact form, the Home Valuation form, the Buy Property inquiry form, or any lead capture form — you may provide us with:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (including mobile number if SMS consent is given)
- Property address (for valuation requests)
- Mailing address
- Details about your real estate needs, timeline, or budget
B. Information Collected Automatically When you visit this website, our hosting platform and analytics tools may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and language
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent on each page, and navigation path
- Referring website URL
- Date and time of visit
C. Information from Third-Party Platforms If you access our IDX property search portal (laxmitoprealtor.idxbroker.com
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your real estate inquiries and provide the services you have requested
- To send you property listings, market reports, neighborhood updates, and other real estate information relevant to your search
- To contact you by phone or SMS/text message if you have provided consent
- To schedule and confirm appointments and consultations
- To analyze website traffic patterns and improve our website and services
- To maintain records as required by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) and applicable law
- To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
A. With Our Brokerage As a licensed agent operating under Intero Real Estate Services, certain transaction records and client communications may be shared with and retained by the brokerage as required by California DRE regulations.
B. With Technology Service Providers We use third-party technology platforms to operate this website and manage client communications. These include:
- Inside Real Estate / IDXBroker (IDX property search and CRM)
- WordPress / Hosting Provider (website infrastructure)
- Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)
- Calendly (appointment scheduling)
- SMS platform provider (for text message communications, if applicable)
These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually required to protect your information. They are not permitted to use your data for their own marketing purposes.
C. With Real Estate Transaction Professionals If you engage us to buy or sell a property, we may share necessary information with escrow officers, title companies, mortgage lenders, home inspectors, and other professionals involved in your transaction — only to the extent necessary to complete the transaction and only with your knowledge.
D. As Required by Law We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies (including the California DRE), or courts when required by law, subpoena, or court order.
We do not share your information with advertisers, data brokers, or unaffiliated marketing companies.
5. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
Right to Know: Request disclosure of what personal information we have collected, including categories, sources, business purposes, and specific pieces of information.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information and do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We only collect and use sensitive personal information to the extent necessary to provide our real estate services.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA privacy rights.
How to Submit a Privacy Request:
- Email: laxmi.penupothula@gmail.com (subject line: “California Privacy Request”)
- Phone: (510) 493-1955
- Mail: Laxmi Penupothula, REALTOR® | 10080 N Wolfe Rd #100, Suite SW3, Cupertino, CA 95014
We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond fully within 45 calendar days.
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the real estate services you have requested
- Comply with California DRE record-keeping requirements (generally a minimum of 3 years for transaction-related records)
- Resolve disputes and comply with legal obligations
Contact form submissions and general inquiry data that do not lead to a transaction are retained for up to 2 years, after which they are securely deleted. You may request earlier deletion by contacting us at any time.
7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality, including the IDX property search tool
- Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences on return visits
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect the IDX property search tool and other interactive features.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/
8. SMS AND TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATIONS
If you have provided your mobile phone number and checked the SMS consent checkbox on any form on this website, you are opting in to receive text message communications from Laxmi Penupothula, REALTOR®, and/or Intero Real Estate Services.
Opt out: Reply STOP to any text message at any time, or contact us at laxmi.penupothula@gmail.com or (510) 493-1955. Message frequency: Varies based on your inquiry and stage of service. Rates: Standard message and data rates from your carrier may apply. Help: Reply HELP to any text message for assistance.
Your mobile number will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at laxmi.penupothula@gmail.com.
10. SECURITY
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by California law.
11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This website contains links to third-party websites and platforms including:
- IDXBroker property search portal (laxmitoprealtor.idxbroker.com
) - Calendly appointment scheduling (calendly.com)
- Facebook (facebook.com/laxmirealtor8)
- LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/laxmi-
penupothula-4353702b) - Instagram (instagram.com/laxmivivek7)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.
12. AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLOSURE (California SB 942)
In compliance with California SB 942 (AI Transparency Act, effective January 1, 2026), some written content on this website may be created or refined with the assistance of AI writing tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed, edited, fact-checked, and approved by Laxmi Penupothula, REALTOR®, a licensed California real estate professional, before publication.
Property images identified as “Virtually Staged” have been digitally enhanced and do not represent the current physical condition of the property.
13. FAIR HOUSING COMMITMENT
Laxmi Penupothula, REALTOR®, and Intero Real Estate Services are committed to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or any other protected class.
Equal Housing Opportunity.
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page when changes are made. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. CONTACT US
Laxmi Penupothula, REALTOR® Intero Real Estate Services CA DRE #02047105 | Brokerage CA DRE #01354442 10080 N Wolfe Rd #100, Suite SW3 Cupertino, CA 95014 Phone: (510) 493-1955 Email: laxmi.penupothula@gmail.com
Equal Housing Opportunity.