The Appraising Group Allentown ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://theappraisinggroupallentown.com or engage our appraisal services.
01Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and property address when you submit a contact form or call us to request an appraisal.
- Property information: Address, size, type, and condition details provided in connection with an appraisal engagement.
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
- Communications: Records of emails or messages you send to us.
02How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested appraisal services
- Prepare and deliver appraisal reports
- Communicate with you about your appraisal order, including scheduling and delivery
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Send occasional service-related communications (we do not send marketing emails without consent)
03How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or delivering services (e.g., email hosting, scheduling tools), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Client instruction: If your appraisal engagement authorizes delivery of the report to an attorney, court, or other specified party.
- Business transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, subject to the same privacy obligations.
04Cookies and Analytics
Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze Site traffic and improve user experience. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, although some features of the Site may not function properly without them. We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect aggregate, anonymized data about Site usage.
05Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
06Retention of Information
We retain appraisal files and related client information for the period required by applicable appraisal licensing law and USPAP record-keeping requirements, which is a minimum of five years from the date of the appraisal report. Contact information may be retained longer for legitimate business purposes.
07Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
08Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
09Your Rights
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal limitations. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable time.
10Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
The Appraising Group Allentown
3300 Lehigh St, Allentown, PA 18103
Phone: (610) 798-1017
Email: marlene@eaglehomeappraisal.com