Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

The Short Version

We collect the minimum data needed to provide our service. We don't sell your information. We don't spam you. We use your email to deliver reports and important account updates. Property data comes from public records that anyone can access.

What We Collect

Account information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and name. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.

Search queries: We log what addresses are searched on our platform. This helps us understand demand and improve our service. Search queries from logged-in users are associated with their account. Anonymous searches are stored without user identification.

Property views: When you view a property analysis page, we record which property was viewed and the estimated savings shown. This helps us measure our service quality and conversion.

Purchase records: When you purchase a report, we store which property you purchased, the amount paid, and your Stripe transaction ID. We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full payment details. All payment processing is handled by Stripe.

What We Don't Collect

We do not collect your Social Security number, bank account information, or tax return data.

We do not store credit card numbers. Payments are processed entirely by Stripe.

We do not use tracking pixels from Facebook, TikTok, or similar advertising platforms.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Property Data

All property data displayed on IndexAppeal (addresses, assessed values, square footage, year built, etc.) comes from official public records published by Harris Central Appraisal District, Dallas Central Appraisal District, and Collin Central Appraisal District. This information is public domain and available to anyone. We do not collect or display private property information that is not already in the public record.

How We Use Your Data

To provide the service: Generate your appeal report, manage your account, and deliver purchased reports.

To improve the product: Understand which areas have the most demand, identify data quality issues, and improve our comparable property algorithm.

To communicate with you: Send purchase confirmations and important account updates. We will not send marketing emails without your explicit consent.

Cookies

We use essential cookies only: authentication tokens to keep you logged in and session identifiers. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party tracking cookies.

Third-Party Services

Google Sign-In: If you choose to sign in with Google, Google's privacy policy applies to the authentication process. We receive only your name and email.

Stripe: Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We never see or store your full card number. See Stripe's privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.

Data Retention

Account data: Retained as long as your account is active. You can request deletion at any time.

Purchase records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance.

Search and view logs: Retained for 12 months, then automatically deleted.

Your Rights

Access: You can request a copy of all data we hold about you.

Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Purchase records may be retained for legal compliance.

Correction: If any information we hold about you is incorrect, let us know and we'll fix it.

To exercise any of these rights, email support@indexappeal.com.

Children

IndexAppeal is not intended for use by anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

Changes

We may update this policy as our service evolves. Material changes will be communicated via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Questions about your privacy? Email support@indexappeal.com.