Effective Date: 4/20/2026
Last updated: 4/20/2026

1. Introduction

Forte Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a commercial real estate company headquartered in Minnesota. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, prospective tenants, investors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (forterep.com) or interact with us in connection with our services.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or engaging in our services, you agree to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Company name, job title, and professional contact details
• Inquiries submitted through contact forms or requests for property information
• Financial or investment information provided in connection with a transaction
• Communications, correspondence, and documents exchanged with us

b. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

c. Information from Third Parties

• Data from public records, property databases, or listing services
• Information from business partners, brokers, or referral sources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide commercial real estate services
• Present property listings, market analyses, and investment opportunities
• Facilitate lease negotiations, property transactions, and related communications
• Send marketing materials, newsletters, and property updates (where permitted)
• Comply with legal obligations, including Minnesota and federal law
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Prevent fraud and maintain the security of our systems

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following:

• Contract performance: To fulfill our obligations in a real estate transaction or service agreement
• Legitimate interests: To market our services and maintain business relationships
• Legal compliance: To meet obligations under Minnesota statutes or federal law
• Consent: Where you have expressly consented to receive communications or marketing

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers who assist with website hosting, CRM, marketing, or transaction management, bound by confidentiality agreements
• Co-brokers, attorneys, lenders, or title companies involved in a transaction you are party to
• Government or regulatory authorities when required by law or legal process
• Business successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We require all third parties to handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

6. Minnesota-Specific Privacy Considerations

We comply with applicable Minnesota privacy laws, including the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (where applicable) and other relevant state regulations. Minnesota residents have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about them
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Support marketing and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

You may control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations. Real estate transaction records may be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in accordance with Minnesota real estate regulations.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Forte Real Estate Partners, LLC
1650 W 82nd Street, Suite 1000
Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone: (952) 854-8290
Email: info@forterep.com

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.