Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Schedule Ventures Inc ("Schedule Ventures," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you:
Visit our website at www.scheduleclosings.com (the "Website")
Use our Schedule Closings marketplace platform (the "Platform")
Interact with Affiliated Title Ventures, LLC d/b/a Venture Title ("ATV Title"), our sister company
Contact us or use our services
This Privacy Policy applies to all users, including:
Consumers searching for and booking closing services
Attorneys listed on the Platform
Real Estate Agents and Lenders using the Platform
Licensees (title insurance companies licensing the Platform)
JV Partners (joint venture partners with ATV Title)
Website Visitors
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal information under the following legal bases:
Legal Bases:
Contract Performance:To provide services you've requested
Legitimate Interests: To operate, improve, and secure our platform
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent (which you may withdraw at any time)
2. DEFINITIONS
"Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you.
"Platform Users" means attorneys, real estate agents, lenders, title companies, and other professionals using the Platform.
"Consumer Users" means individuals searching for, booking, or participating in real estate closings through the Platform.
"Licensees" means title insurance companies that license the Platform to receive order routing.
"Transaction Party" means any participant in a real estate closing facilitated through the Platform, including but not limited to: buyer, seller, mortgagor, law firm, lender, real estate agent, title agent, title insurance provider, title searcher, loan processor, closing coordinator, and notary.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
Website Visitors:
Contact information (name, email, phone) when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters
Attorney/firm information when applying to join the Platform (firm name, location, credentials, service areas)
Any information you include in correspondence with us
Consumer Users:
Account information (name, email, phone, address, username, password)
Transaction details (property address, transaction type, closing date/time preferences)
Payment information (processed by our payment processor Stripe)
Communications preferences and text message consent
Third-party authentication tokens (if using Google/Facebook login)
Mobile Number Collection and SMS Communications:
When you provide your mobile phone number during account registration, you consent to receive SMS messages from Schedule Closings for account security and authentication purposes only.
Mobile numbers are used exclusively for:
Two-factor authentication verification codes
One-time passcodes for secure account access
Phone number verification during account setup
Critical account security alerts (such as suspicious login attempts or password changes)
Important Privacy Protections for Your Mobile Number:
Your mobile number is NEVER shared with third parties for marketing, promotional, or commercial purposes
Your mobile number is NEVER used to send marketing, promotional, or advertising messages
Your mobile number is NEVER sold or rented to any third party
We only share your mobile number with our SMS service provider (Twilio) strictly for the purpose of delivering security-related messages to you
Standard message and data rates may apply for security-related SMS messages sent to your mobile device. You may receive up to 5 messages per month for typical account activity. Message frequency may increase during periods of heightened security activity on your account.
Platform Users (Attorneys, Agents, Lenders):
Professional profile information (credentials, license numbers, firm details, service areas)
Availability and scheduling preferences
Calendar integration data (via Cronofy)
Fee structures and service offerings
Communications with other Platform users
Performance metrics and reviews
Licensees and JV Partners:
Business entity information (company name, EIN, address)
Contact information for authorized representatives
Billing and payment information
Territory and routing preferences
Order volume and transaction data
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data:
IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and version
Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
Operating system and device type
Click patterns and navigation paths
Platform feature usage and interaction data
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality (authentication, session management, security)
Analytics Cookies: To understand usage patterns and improve services (Google Analytics)
Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may limit platform functionality.
3.3 Information from Third-Party Sources
From Transaction Parties:
Information shared by other parties to your transaction
Documents uploaded to facilitate closings (deeds, affidavits, loan documents, title commitments)
Nonpublic personal information governed by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (see Section 10)
From Service Providers:
Calendar data from Cronofy (for scheduling)
Communication data from Twilio (for SMS notifications)
Email delivery data from SendGrid
Payment processing data from Stripe
Authentication data from Google/Facebook (if applicable)
From Business Partners:
Information from title underwriters (First American, Fidelity, Stewart, WFG, CATIC)
Attorney network referrals and recommendations
3.4 Sensitive Personal Information
Under California law and GDPR, certain information receives heightened protection:
Sensitive Information Types:
Social Security numbers (for identity verification and financing)
Driver's license numbers (for identity verification)
Financial account information (bank account/routing numbers)
Precise geolocation data (if enabled for location-based services)
Racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs (only if voluntarily provided in Equal Housing forms)
We collect sensitive information only when necessary for transaction processing and subject to additional safeguards.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
4.1 Primary Uses
To Provide Services:
Create and manage your account
Facilitate booking and scheduling of closing services
Route orders to appropriate Licensees and attorneys
Process payments and manage billing
Send transaction notifications and updates
Provide customer support
Account Security and Authentication:
Your mobile phone number is used exclusively for account security purposes, including two-factor authentication, identity verification, one-time passcodes, and critical security alerts
Mobile numbers are NEVER used for marketing, promotional, or commercial purposes
SMS messages sent to your mobile number contain only authentication codes, verification confirmations, and account security notifications
To Improve Our Platform:
Analyze usage patterns and user behavior
Develop new features and functionality
Conduct quality assurance and testing
Create aggregated, de-identified statistical data
To Communicate:
Respond to inquiries and requests
Send administrative messages and service updates
Deliver marketing communications via email only (with consent - you may opt-out at any time)
Conduct surveys and collect feedback
For Legal and Safety Purposes:
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our Terms of Service
Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
Protect rights, property, and safety of users
Resolve disputes and investigate complaints
4.2 Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing communications via email only:
Marketing Communications Include:
Platform updates and feature announcements
Educational content about real estate closings
Promotional offers and special programs
Newsletter (if subscribed)
Your mobile phone number is NEVER used for marketing purposes.
You may opt-out of email marketing at any time by:
Opt-Out Methods:
Clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
Updating your account communication preferences
Contacting privacy@scheduleclosings.com
We will continue to send essential service communications (transaction notifications, security alerts, legal notices) even if you opt-out of marketing.
4.3 Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We use automated systems to:
Automated System Functions:
Match consumers with appropriate attorneys based on location, availability, and preferences
Route orders to Licensees based on territory assignments
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
Personalize platform recommendations
These automated processes do not produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect you. You have the right to request human review of automated decisions under GDPR.
5. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We share information with transaction parties, service providers, and as required by law. Your mobile phone number is NEVER shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
5.1 Within Our Organization
We share information between Schedule Ventures Inc and ATV Title as needed to provide coordinated services, process orders, improve platform functionality, and maintain legal compliance.
5.2 With Transaction Parties
We share relevant information with other parties to your transaction as necessary to facilitate closings. Important: Your mobile phone number is NEVER shared with transaction parties for marketing purposes.
5.3 With Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including Twilio (SMS), SendGrid (email), Stripe (payments), and AWS (hosting). All service providers are contractually prohibited from using your mobile phone number for marketing purposes.
5.4 For Legal and Business Purposes
We may share information to comply with legal requirements, enforce our Terms of Service, prevent fraud, and in connection with business transfers. We do NOT sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
6.1 Rights Under GDPR (European Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have rights including: access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, withdrawal of consent, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
6.2 Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Users)
California residents have rights including: right to know, right to delete, right to correct, right to opt-out of sale/sharing, right to limit use of sensitive personal information, and right to non-discrimination. We do not sell personal information.
6.3 Account Management
All users can access and update account information through platform settings, correct profile information, download transaction history, and deactivate accounts.
To exercise your privacy rights, contact: privacy@scheduleclosings.com
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.
Specific Retention Periods:
Account Information: Duration of account plus 7 years after closure
Transaction Data: 7 years after closing date
Financial Records: 7 years (IRS and tax compliance)
Marketing Data: Until you opt-out or 2 years of inactivity
8. DATA SECURITY
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, multi-factor authentication, secure password hashing, regular security audits, and access controls.
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users without unreasonable delay and report to applicable regulatory authorities as required by law.
9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Schedule Ventures operates primarily in the United States. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
For transfers from the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other appropriate safeguards.
10. SPECIAL PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS
10.1 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance
When ATV Title provides title insurance services, we collect and process nonpublic personal information regulated by GLBA. We do not share nonpublic personal information with non-affiliated third parties for marketing purposes.
10.2 Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. BUSINESS-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES
This section contains specific disclosures for Consumers, Attorneys, Licensees, and JV Partners regarding how their information is used and shared in the context of their relationship with Schedule Closings.
12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be prominently posted on the platform, and we will email registered users about significant changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@scheduleclosings.com
Technical Support: support@scheduleclosings.com
Data Protection Officer (GDPR): dpo@scheduleclosings.com
We aim to respond to privacy rights requests within 45 days (may extend by 45 days if needed).
14. CALIFORNIA-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES
14.1 Categories of Personal Information (Last 12 Months)
As required by CCPA/CPRA, we collected the following categories:
14.2 Retention Summary
We retain personal information for the periods described in Section 7, generally:
Retention Periods:
Account data: Duration of account + 7 years
Transaction data: 7 years
Marketing data: Until opt-out or 2 years inactivity
14.3 Sale and Sharing
We do NOT sell personal information.
We do NOT share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
We do NOT sell or share mobile phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes.
14.4 Sensitive Personal Information Use
We use sensitive personal information only for purposes permitted under CCPA/CPRA:
Permitted Purposes:
Performing services requested
Preventing fraud and ensuring security
Complying with legal obligations
Short-term, transient use
You have the right to limit use of sensitive personal information, though this may limit our ability to provide certain services.
15. EUROPEAN-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES
15.1 Data Controller
Schedule Ventures Inc is the data controller for personal information collected through the Website and Platform.
For GLBA-regulated information, ATV Title is the data controller.
15.2 Legal Bases for Processing
15.3 Data Subject Rights
See Section 6.1 for complete GDPR rights information.
15.4 Supervisory Authority
If you are in the EEA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Find your authority at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
15.5 International Transfers
Data transfers from the EEA/UK/Switzerland are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses. Contact dpo@scheduleclosings.com for more information.
16. ADDITIONAL STATE DISCLOSURES
16.1 Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah
Residents of these states have rights similar to California residents under CCPA. Exercise your rights by contacting privacy@scheduleclosings.com.
16.2 Other States
As additional states enact comprehensive privacy laws, we will update this policy and provide required disclosures. Current information available at www.scheduleclosings.com/privacy.
DOCUMENT VERSION HISTORY
Version 1.1 - January 8, 2026
Added comprehensive SMS and mobile number privacy disclosures
Clarified that mobile numbers are used exclusively for account security
Explicitly stated mobile numbers are never shared for marketing purposes
Enhanced Twilio compliance language throughout policy
Updated legal bases for processing to include SMS authentication
Version 1.0 - January 6, 2026
Initial 2026 privacy policy
GDPR and CCPA/CPRA compliant
Consolidated Schedule Ventures and ATV Title disclosures
Updated for current business model and service providers
© 2026 Schedule Ventures Inc. All rights reserved.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 8, 2026 and is effective immediately for new users and 30 days after posting for existing users.