Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2026
Mendes Company (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website at mendescompany.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you fill out a contact form, request a property evaluation, or reach out to us by email or phone, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in your message.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected through cookies and tools like Google Tag Manager to help us understand how our site is used and improve your experience.
Third-party portals: Our site links to third-party platforms including AppFolio (Owners Portal and Residents Portal). Any information you submit through those portals is governed by AppFolio’s own privacy policy, not this one.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and service requests
- Provide property evaluations and follow up on investment inquiries
- Send relevant updates or resources you have requested
- Improve the performance and content of our website
- Maintain internal records and business operations
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
How We Share Your Information
We do not share your personal information with outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share information with trusted vendors (such as email platforms or analytics tools) who assist in operating our website and business, under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising any of these rights
To submit a request, please contact us at the information below. We will respond within 45 days.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and administrative precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including social media platforms and AppFolio portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies directly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to submit a privacy request, please contact us:
Mendes Company 2442 State Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 312-6800 info@mendescompany.com M–F 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Sat & Sun by appointment