Porter & Associates, Inc.
Privacy Notice
Scope
This Privacy Notice explains how Porter & Associates, Inc. may collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information associated with this restricted appraisal workflow platform. The platform is intended for authorized business users and is not intended for children or consumer self-service use.
Information We May Collect
Depending on how the platform is used, information may include user contact details, access credentials, assignment records, property data, report drafts, valuation model inputs, comparable sales or lease data, uploaded documents, notes, browser storage, device information, access logs, and communications with Porter & Associates, Inc.
How We Use Information
Porter & Associates, Inc. may use personal information to operate the platform, manage authorized users, prepare and review appraisal-related work product, maintain records, protect security, troubleshoot issues, comply with legal or professional obligations, and support client service.
How Information May Be Shared
Information may be shared with authorized Porter & Associates, Inc. personnel, approved contractors, clients or representatives connected to an assignment, hosting and technology service providers, professional advisers, regulators, courts, or other parties when required by law or necessary to protect rights, security, or business operations. Porter & Associates, Inc. does not intend to sell personal information through this platform.
Security and Retention
The platform uses access restrictions and administrative controls intended to limit use to approved users. No website or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Users should avoid uploading unnecessary sensitive personal information and should promptly report suspected unauthorized access. Records may be retained as needed for appraisal files, business administration, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and professional obligations.
Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law and the user's relationship with Porter & Associates, Inc., individuals may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, objection, or information about certain disclosures of personal information. California and other state privacy laws may provide additional rights when they apply. Requests should be directed to the Porter & Associates, Inc. platform administrator or the user's regular firm contact.
Attorney Review
This notice is a practical starting point for platform privacy disclosures and should be reviewed by legal counsel before being treated as final. Counsel should confirm whether state privacy laws, federal privacy or financial-information rules, employment privacy rules, client contract terms, record retention duties, or industry-specific appraisal obligations apply.