Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is fundamental to our mission. We're committed to transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Our Privacy Principles

Data Minimization

We only collect data that's necessary to provide our property intelligence services.

Transparency

Clear, plain-language explanations of our data practices and your rights.

User Control

You have full control over your data with easy access, correction, and deletion options.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Professional credentials (for realtors and inspectors)
  • Billing information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Communication preferences

Usage Information

To improve our services, we collect:

  • Property addresses you search (anonymized for analytics)
  • Report types and features used
  • Technical information (IP address, browser type, device info)
  • Performance and error logs

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

Generate property reports, process payments, provide customer support, and deliver the core BehindTheDeed experience.

Communication

Send service updates, security alerts, and optional marketing communications (with your explicit consent).

Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform, develop new features, and ensure optimal performance.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We Never Sell Your Data

BehindTheDeed does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing Occurs Only For:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help deliver our services (payment processing, email delivery, hosting)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protection)

Your Privacy Rights

Access & Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate personal information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements).

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Data Security

Enterprise-Grade Protection

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
  • Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication and role-based permissions
  • Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and incident response
  • Compliance: SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant
  • Regular Audits: Third-party security assessments and penetration testing

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data? We're here to help.

Email: privacy@behindthedeed.com

Mail: BehindTheDeed Privacy Team, [Address]

Response Time: We respond to privacy requests within 30 days