Areté Property Development, Inc. operates this website and provides professional property development, leasing services, property management, and property maintenance in Chicago and throughout Illinois. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we handle your information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle Personal Information in compliance with federal law, Illinois law, and City of Chicago regulations, including but not limited to:
- The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act)
- The CAN-SPAM Act
- The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
- Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act
- Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
- Chicago Municipal Code consumer protection provisions
By accessing our Site or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Project & Investment Data: Information regarding land acquisition, property assets, zoning inquiries, and development preferences.
- Financial Information: Limited billing and payment details for consulting fees, rent payments, or project deposits.
- Communication Records: Inquiries submitted via web forms, professional correspondence, and project meeting notes.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
Through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies, we may collect:
- IP address and device identifiers.
- Browser type and version.
- Pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the Site.
- Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, and form behavior).
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless necessary for service delivery and only with your consent.
1.3 Information From Third Parties
We may receive information from advertising partners, public property records, municipal databases, or real estate listing services to verify property data or project feasibility.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information for the following business purposes:
- To provide property development, leasing, and management services.
- For marketing and promotional updates regarding current and future Areté developments.
- To ensure compliance with Illinois and Chicago building codes and legal requirements.
- To improve our Site, services, and overall customer experience.
- To protect our business, customers, and Site from fraud or misuse.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
We may share your information with:
- Project Partners: Subcontractors, architects, and consultants essential to your development project.
- Legal & Municipal Entities: To secure permits, licenses, and zoning changes from the City of Chicago or State of Illinois.
- Business Operations: Secure service providers who host our data, process payments, or manage our communications.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity under these same privacy protections.
4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our Site uses cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to recognize your device, understand Site traffic patterns, improve functionality, and deliver relevant advertising. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Site features may be limited.
5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
5.1 Communication Preferences
- Email: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by emailing info@aretepropertydevelopment.com.
- Text Messages: Opt out of SMS by replying STOP.
5.2 Access, Updates, and Deletion
You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at info@aretepropertydevelopment.com.
5.3 Illinois & Chicago-Specific Rights
- PIPA: You have the right to be notified of any data breach involving your unencrypted personal information. We maintain reasonable security measures to protect your data.
- Chicago Regulations: We follow all municipal advertising and consumer-protection rules applicable to online communications.
6. DATA SECURITY & RETENTION
We implement reasonable safeguards, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access-controlled internal systems, and regular vendor compliance reviews.
Data Retention: We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services, maintain records for legal compliance, and support warranty inquiries. Biometric data (if ever collected) is retained only as permitted under BIPA.
7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our Site and services are intended for adults seeking professional property development and management services.
8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Site may link to third-party platforms (such as municipal portals or social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies independently.
9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
10. CONTACT US
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our corporate office:
Areté Property Development, Inc. 3821 W Montrose Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60618
Email: info@aretepropertydevelopment.com
Phone: 872-216-9430
Website: https://aretepropertydevelopment.com/
Last Updated: January 2026