Our Commitment to Privacy
Chris Deutsch ("The Minneapple," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit TheMinneapple.com or engage with our real estate services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email, phone number when you submit forms or request a consultation
- Property Preferences: Neighborhood interests, budget range, and home requirements shared during our conversations
- Communication History: Emails, messages, and notes from our interactions
Automatically Collected Information
- Analytics Data: Pages visited, time on site, referral sources (via privacy-respecting analytics)
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address (anonymized)
How We Use Your Information
- To provide real estate consultation and services
- To send property matches and market updates (with your consent)
- To improve our website and tools
- To comply with legal obligations and MLS requirements
We never sell your personal information. Period.
NorthstarMLS Data
Property listings displayed on this website come from the NorthstarMLS, Inc. broker reciprocity program. The data is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Data Accuracy: Listing information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers should independently verify all information.
IDX Disclosure: This site is operated by Chris Deutsch, a licensed real estate agent with Lakes Area Realty, participating in the NorthstarMLS Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program.
Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
How This Site Adapts to What You're Reading
This site pays attention to what you do here — which pages you read, which tools you use, how long you stay — and uses that to show you more relevant content. Someone reading about selling during a divorce sees different suggestions than someone comparing neighborhoods. That's the whole mechanism.
What I observe: pages viewed, tools used, and time on page — on this site only. Nothing follows you anywhere else.
What I never do: no third-party trackers, no purchased data about you, no guessing at your age, family status, or anything else the Fair Housing Act protects. The site reacts to what you read, not who you are.
Anonymous until you say otherwise: this activity isn't tied to your name or email. It stays anonymous unless you submit a form or contact me — at that point, the topics you engaged with attach to your inquiry so I can respond usefully. Activity older than 90 days is discarded.
Opting out: use the toggle below and the site stops collecting this activity entirely — not "collects it quietly anyway." If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we treat that as an opt-out automatically.
As stated above, your personal information is never sold. That doesn't change.
Disclaimer
The opinions and market commentary on this site are mine, Chris Deutsch, and don't necessarily reflect the views of my broker, Lakes Area Realty.
Your Rights
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Minnesota and California residents have additional rights under state privacy laws. Contact us to exercise any of these rights.
Get in Touch
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach out at:
Chris Deutsch
The Minneapple | Lakes Area Realty
1428 West 28th St., Minneapolis, MN 55408
Email: Chris@LakesAreaRealty.com
Phone: (612) 208-SOLD (7653)