Who we are
https://www.dbatheappraisalcompany.com herein known as The Appraisal Company.
Introduction
The Appraisal Company (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, [website URL], and use our appraisal services. By accessing this site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing patterns collected via cookies and other tracking technologies.
Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us through forms, email, or telephone.
Property Information: Data related to properties being appraised, including property characteristics, legal descriptions, and valuation details.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide appraisal services in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and federal guidelines.
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with clients regarding appraisal services.
- To generate reports and documentation required for appraisal assignments.
- To maintain internal records and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors or IT service providers.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, in response to legal processes, or to comply with USPAP regulations and federal/state guidelines.
- With Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide your explicit consent.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law or USPAP’s record retention requirements.
Security of Your Information
We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Data Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access to your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for processing your data.
- File a complaint with relevant authorities if you believe your data has been mishandled.
Please contact us at [contact email] for any requests related to your data rights.
Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.