Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 13, 2026

Welcome to CheckMyProperty.org. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and use our property search services. This document is designed to be as transparent as possible so you understand exactly what data is collected, why it is collected, and how you can exercise your rights regarding your personal information. By using CheckMyProperty.org, you explicitly agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our services.

We understand that searching for property records can involve sensitive financial and personal investigations. Whether you are checking the background of a potential real estate investment, analyzing your own property's tax records, or conducting neighborhood research, you deserve to know that your search activity is treated with respect and confidentiality. Our overarching philosophy is to minimize data collection and maximize data security.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website. This information is gathered both directly from you when you provide it to us and automatically as you navigate through the site. The primary purpose of collecting this data is to facilitate the property search process, improve our website’s functionality, and ensure a seamless user experience. We specifically categorize our data collection into active submissions and passive telemetry.

A. Information You Provide to Us: When you use our search functionality, you input specific data such as street addresses, cities, and states. This information is necessary to query our databases and retrieve the public records you are seeking. If you contact our support team, we may collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message. We do not require you to create an account to perform basic searches, which significantly minimizes the amount of personally identifiable information we hold. We do not collect social security numbers, banking information, or credit card details on our domain.

B. Information Collected Automatically: As you navigate through and interact with our website, we may use automatic data collection technologies (such as Google Analytics 4) to collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. This includes details of your visits to our website, including traffic data, location data, logs, and other communication data and the resources that you access and use on the website. We also collect information about your computer and internet connection, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type. This data is generally anonymized and aggregated, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information that we collect about you or that you provide to us to present our website and its contents to you. Specifically, the search parameters you enter (address, city, state) are used exclusively to process your query and redirect you to our affiliate partners who hold the comprehensive property reports. We do not store a permanent log linking your IP address to the specific properties you search for, effectively preventing the creation of a "search dossier" tied to your identity.

The automatically collected data (via cookies and analytics tools) is used to estimate our audience size and usage patterns, store information about your preferences, speed up your searches, and recognize you when you return to our website. It allows us to understand which pages are the most popular, identify technical issues, and continuously improve the user experience. For example, if we notice that a significant portion of our traffic is coming from mobile devices, we use that data to prioritize mobile-responsive design updates and touch-friendly interface elements.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal search history or contact information to third-party marketers. The core function of our site is to act as a conduit to public records, and we respect the privacy of the conduit process. Any emails collected via our contact form are used exclusively to reply to your specific inquiry and are not added to mass marketing mailing lists without your explicit, opt-in consent.

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CheckMyProperty.org uses "cookies" and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our service.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service. We use Session Cookies to operate our service, Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings, and Security Cookies for security purposes. Our integration with Google Analytics 4 also utilizes cookies to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We strongly support "Do Not Track" signals sent by modern browsers and comply with them to the fullest extent permitted by our technical architecture.

4. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Partners

Our website contains links to other websites, specifically our affiliate data partners who provide the comprehensive property reports. When you click a "Search Now" button, your search parameters are passed to these third-party platforms to facilitate a seamless transition into their reporting environment. CheckMyProperty.org is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other websites.

We strongly advise you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit. Once you leave our domain and enter a third-party site, their privacy rules and terms of service govern your interaction. Our affiliate partners have their own mechanisms for handling your data, processing payments, and delivering reports. We do not receive your payment information, credit card details, or the exact details of the final report you purchase from them. Our relationship is strictly that of an introductory referral service.

5. Data Security

We have implemented rigorous, industry-standard measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. All information you provide to us is stored on secure servers behind firewalls. We utilize Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL) encryption to ensure that data passed between your browser and our servers remains private and integral.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information transmitted to our website against highly sophisticated cyberattacks. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the website. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will comply with all applicable notification laws to inform affected users promptly.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. No one under age 18 may provide any personal information to or on the website. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on this website or on or through any of its features. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA) and GDPR

If you are a California resident, California law provides you with additional rights regarding our use of your personal information. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months. You also have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions. We also respect the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for our European visitors, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, and restriction of processing.

To exercise your rights regarding your personal information, you may submit a verifiable consumer request to us via our contact page. Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA or GDPR rights. We commit to responding to your requests within the statutory timeframes required by these legislative frameworks.

8. Public Data Disclaimer vs. Personal Data

It is crucial to understand the distinction between the personal data we collect (your IP address, email if you contact us) and the data we facilitate access to (property records, tax assessments, deed histories, etc.). The latter is public record data. We do not generate this data, nor do we alter it. Because this data is legally mandated to be public by various state and federal sunshine laws, traditional privacy expectations regarding the removal of your property address from public databases do not apply to our service. If you wish to have your property records sealed or redacted, you must petition the specific county clerk or tax assessor's office in your jurisdiction, as we merely mirror publicly accessible government databases.

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

It is our policy to post any changes we make to our privacy policy on this page. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will notify you through a prominent notice on the website home page. The date the privacy policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page. You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date active and deliverable email address for you (if you have contacted us), and for periodically visiting our website and this privacy policy to check for any changes.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, please navigate to our Contact Us page and submit your inquiry. Our dedicated privacy team will respond as promptly as possible to address your concerns and ensure you feel completely secure while using CheckMyProperty.org.