Legal
Privacy Policy
Fair Housing Notice
Monjurul Haque and Gama Group NYC are committed to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. As required by New York State law, we provide the New York State Fair Housing Notice.
Introduction & Scope
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to the website located at mhaquerealtor.com ("Site"), operated by Monjurul Haque ("Hawk"), a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker affiliated with Gama Group NYC, located at 9726 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209, licensed by the New York State Department of State.
This Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information submitted through this Site. By using this Site or submitting any form, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Policy. This Policy is intended to comply with applicable New York State law, the New York SHIELD Act (NY General Business Law § 899-aa), the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), federal fair housing regulations, and general consumer privacy best practices.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information when you use this Site:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any message content you submit via our contact form.
- Property Inquiry Data: Information about properties you are interested in buying, selling, or renting, including price range, borough, property type, or other search preferences you share with us.
- Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs — collected automatically through standard web server logs and any analytics tools in use.
- Communications: Any email correspondence, text messages, or phone call records initiated through information provided on this Site.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account details, credit card numbers, or government-issued identification through this Site.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this Site is used solely for legitimate real estate brokerage purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries about buying, selling, renting, or investing in real property in New York City.
- Scheduling property showings, consultations, or market analysis appointments.
- Sending property listings, market reports, or other real estate information you have requested.
- Communicating updates about properties, transactions, or real estate market conditions relevant to your stated interests.
- Complying with legal obligations under New York State real estate law, including record-keeping requirements under 19 NYCRR Part 175.
- Improving the functionality and content of this Site.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to unaffiliated third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
Fair Housing & Non-Discrimination
Monjurul Haque and Gama Group NYC strictly comply with all applicable federal, New York State, and New York City fair housing and anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to:
- The Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.)
- New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law § 296)
- New York City Human Rights Law (Admin. Code § 8-101 et seq.)
- New York Real Property Law and Department of State regulations
We do not collect, use, or consider any information related to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful source of income, immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law in connection with any real estate transaction or service.
The full text of the New York State Fair Housing Notice is available at: dos.ny.gov/fair-housing
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Affiliated Brokerage: Information may be shared within Gama Group NYC as necessary to facilitate real estate services you have requested.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate this Site, including form submission processing (FormSubmit), web hosting (GitHub Pages / Namecheap), and listing platforms (Homes.com, Zillow). These providers have their own privacy policies and are used solely to deliver services to you.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information as required by law, court order, regulatory authority (including the New York Department of State), or as necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Monjurul Haque, Gama Group NYC, or others.
- Real Estate Transactions: In the course of representing you in a transaction, information necessary to complete that transaction may be shared with other parties such as attorneys, lenders, inspectors, title companies, or other brokers, solely as required by that transaction.
Data Security — NY SHIELD Act Compliance
In compliance with the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act (NY General Business Law § 899-bb), we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Limiting access to personal information to individuals who need it to provide requested services.
- Using encrypted transmission (HTTPS/TLS) for all data submitted through this Site.
- Regularly reviewing data handling practices to maintain appropriate security standards.
- Promptly notifying affected individuals and applicable authorities in the event of a qualifying data breach, as required by New York law.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from this Site.
Cookies & Analytics
This Site may use basic browser cookies and web analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., pages viewed, time on site). These tools do not collect personally identifiable information on their own and are used solely to improve Site functionality and content.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Doing so may affect some functionality of this Site. We do not use cookies for advertising tracking, behavioral profiling, or any purpose unrelated to improving your experience on this Site.
Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Access & Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain certain records under New York real estate law.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing or informational communications from us at any time by contacting us directly or using the unsubscribe mechanism in any email communication.
- Do Not Sell: We do not sell personal information. No opt-out from sale is required.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below.
Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to this Site, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of this Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Monjurul Haque
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker
Gama Group NYC
9726 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Phone: (347) 968-8550
Email: mhaquerealestate@gmail.com
Licensed by the New York State Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
www.dos.ny.gov