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Who We Are

Jose Zepeda Real Estate operates the website https://josezepeda.com. Jose Zepeda is a licensed California real estate agent (DRE Lic# 01449275) serving Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County communities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors to our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or contact us:

  • Contact information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a contact form or book a call.
  • Usage data automatically collected when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected through Google Analytics (see below).
  • Cookie data used to remember your preferences and analyze site traffic.
  • WhatsApp communications if you choose to contact us via the WhatsApp chat button on our website (see below).

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use our site. The information generated by these cookies (including your anonymized IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

What Google Analytics collects:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • General geographic location (city/country level)
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Referring website or source
  • Anonymized IP address

Your opt-out options:

For more information on Google’s privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

WhatsApp Chat

Our website includes a WhatsApp chat button (powered by the “Click to Chat” plugin) that allows you to contact us directly via WhatsApp. WhatsApp is a messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, Inc.

When you click the WhatsApp button, you will be redirected to WhatsApp (either the app or web version) to initiate a conversation. We do not collect or store any data when you simply click the button. However, if you choose to send a message, that conversation takes place within WhatsApp and is subject to Meta’s privacy policy and terms of service.

What happens when you use WhatsApp to contact us:

  • Your WhatsApp phone number and display name become visible to us as part of the conversation
  • Any information you voluntarily share in the chat (such as your real estate needs, address, or contact details) is used solely to respond to your inquiry
  • WhatsApp messages are subject to Meta’s data practices — see WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy

Use of the WhatsApp button is entirely voluntary. You can also contact us by phone at (661) 398-8000 or through our website contact form if you prefer not to use WhatsApp.

Cookies and Consent

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. We use CookieYes, a cookie consent tool, that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies before they are activated.

  • Necessary cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the website. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site. Only activated with your consent.
  • Functional cookies: Help the website remember your preferences and settings.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon at the bottom of any page on our website.

Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form or book a call through our website, we collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and phone number) solely to respond to your real estate inquiry. We do not sell or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics (Google LLC) — website traffic analysis. Privacy Policy
  • Google Fonts (Google LLC) — font rendering, which may transmit your IP address to Google servers. Privacy Policy
  • WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.) — optional chat contact feature. Privacy Policy
  • GoDaddy — website hosting provider. Privacy Policy

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CIPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA):

  • Right to Know: You may request information about the personal data we collect and how it is used.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal data we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt Out of Tracking: We do not sell personal information. You may opt out of analytics tracking using the options described in the Google Analytics section above.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default. WhatsApp conversation history is retained within the WhatsApp application according to Meta’s data retention policies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Jose Zepeda Real Estate
Phone: (661) 398-8000
Website: https://josezepeda.com
Bakersfield, CA and surrounding Kern County communities

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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