Banks Valuation Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/21/2025
Last Updated: 10/21/2025
1. Who We Are
Banks Valuation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) provides residential real estate appraisal services across the United States.
We primarily serve banks and appraisal management companies that request appraisals for mortgage and lending purposes.
We also offer an online property evaluation service called Home Vault for individual homeowners.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you interact with our website or services.
2. Scope
This Policy applies to information collected:
- Through our website www.banksvaluation.com
- Through communications with our team via phone, email, or web forms
- Through our Home Vault product
- From clients and appraisal management companies who send appraisal orders to us
This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our site.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
a. Information You Provide
- Name, phone number, and email address
- Property address and related appraisal details
- Information submitted via our Home Vault form
- Any other information you choose to share with us during business communication
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Browser type, IP address, and device information
- Usage data such as page views and time spent on our site
- Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details)
4. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information solely for legitimate business purposes, including to:
- Provide residential appraisal services and deliver reports
- Manage and fulfill appraisal orders from lenders and AMCs
- Process and respond to Home Vault inquiries
- Communicate with clients and users
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Maintain website security and performance
- Improve our services and website experience
We do not sell, share, or use personal information for marketing or advertising purposes.
5. How We Share Information
We may share information only with:
- Appraisal management companies, lenders, or banks involved in a specific appraisal
- Service providers or contractors that help us operate our business (such as hosting, analytics, or security providers)
- Regulatory bodies or authorities when legally required
We do not sell or share personal information with any unrelated third parties.
6. Retention of Information
We retain appraisal files and related personal information as required by:
- The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
- Applicable state and federal regulations
Typically, appraisal files are retained for at least five (5) years after completion or for as long as required by law.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under U.S. privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act – CPRA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to access your data
- The right to opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal data (we do not sell or share data)
- The right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To exercise your rights or make a privacy-related request, contact us at:
privacy@banksvaluation.com
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and to improve user experience.
You can manage your preferences through our Opt-Out Preferences Page.
See our full Cookie Policy for details.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Effective Date” above reflects the most recent version.
Material changes will be posted on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Banks Valuation
Email: privacy@banksvaluation.com
Website: www.banksvaluation.com
Banks Valuation Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 10/21/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help the site function properly, improve performance, and provide analytics information.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality.
- Functional Cookies: Help us remember your preferences and improve usability.
- Analytics Cookies: Allow us to understand how visitors use our site (for example, via Google Analytics).
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or behavioral tracking.
3. Third-Party Cookies in Use
Our site may use cookies from:
- Google Analytics (for anonymous site usage statistics)
- Google reCAPTCHA (to prevent spam)
- Google Maps (to display location data)
- YouTube (for embedded videos)
- Adobe Fonts / Google Fonts (for website typography)
These third parties may process limited technical information about your device or browser.
4. Managing Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies by:
- Adjusting your browser settings, or
- Visiting our Opt-Out Preferences Page.
If you disable certain cookies, some parts of the site may not function correctly.
5. Updates
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
The updated version will always be available on this page.
6. Contact
For questions about our cookie or privacy practices:
privacy@banksvaluation.com