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Privacy Policy

USPropertyStats (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information only when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Contact forms: If you contact us with questions, corrections, or feedback, we collect your name, email address, and message content
  • Email subscriptions: If you sign up for updates, we collect your email address
  • Comments or feedback: If you submit comments about articles or data, we collect the information you provide

We do not require registration or login to read articles or access data on USPropertyStats.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit USPropertyStats, we automatically collect limited information:

  • IP address (used to understand geographic traffic patterns)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
  • Approximate geographic location (city level, not precise)

This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

Contact Information

If you contact us, we use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiry
  • Address corrections or data issues you report
  • Improve our content and data accuracy
  • Send you updates if you requested them

We do not use your contact information for marketing, sales, or promotional purposes without your explicit consent.

Analytics and Site Improvement

We use automatic collection data to:

  • Understand which articles and data pages are most helpful
  • Identify broken links or technical issues
  • Improve site performance and user experience
  • Track overall traffic trends
  • Understand geographic interest in housing data

Legal and Safety

We may use or disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of USPropertyStats, our users, or the public.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information only in these circumstances:

Service Providers

We use third-party service providers for:

  • Web hosting and site maintenance
  • Analytics and traffic monitoring
  • Email delivery (if you subscribed to updates)

These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and use your information only to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, court order, or government request.

Business Transfers

If USPropertyStats is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies We Use

USPropertyStats uses minimal cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Technical cookies necessary for site function (login session, CSRF protection)
  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to understand site usage (you can opt out)

We do NOT use:

  • Tracking cookies that follow you across websites
  • Advertising or retargeting cookies
  • Third-party cookies for marketing

How to Opt Out

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some site features may not function properly without essential cookies.

For Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Data Retention

Personal Information

We retain personal information (contact form submissions, email addresses) only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your inquiry
  • Fulfill your request
  • Comply with legal obligations

You can request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.

Automatic Collection Data

Analytics data is retained for up to 24 months and then automatically deleted.

Articles and Published Data

Data published in articles is retained indefinitely as historical reference material. This is necessary to maintain the site’s function as a data archive.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for data transmitted to/from the site
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Regular security monitoring

However, no security system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You use the site at your own risk.

7. Your Rights

Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Request what personal information we have about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information

Contact us to exercise these rights.

Opt-Out of Email Updates

Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out of email updates at any time.

Data Portability

You can request that we provide your personal information in a portable format.

8. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

For European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct or update your data
  • Right to erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact us with your request.

For California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

USPropertyStats does not sell personal information, but you can request deletion or access at any time.

9. Third-Party Links

USPropertyStats links to external data sources (NAR, Census Bureau, Freddie Mac, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting information.

10. Children’s Privacy

USPropertyStats does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

The site is intended for adults and may contain content not suitable for children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective when posted. Your continued use of USPropertyStats after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

We will notify you of material changes via:

  • A prominent notice on the site
  • Email (if you provided an email address)
  • Updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

12. Contact Us

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

Email: [contact email to be filled in] Mailing Address: [physical address if applicable]

We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.

13. Additional Information

Data Controller

USPropertyStats is the data controller for personal information collected on this site.

Data Protection Officer

We do not currently have a designated Data Protection Officer. For privacy matters, contact the site administrator directly.

International Data Transfer

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. By using USPropertyStats, you consent to this transfer.

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us directly.