Effective Date: October 2025
1. Introduction
Dougherty Appraisal Services (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit https://doughertyappraisalservices.com
(the “Site”), request appraisal services, or otherwise interact with us online or in person.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information you provide directly
When you request an appraisal, contact us for services, submit forms, or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, property address, service type requested, and any other details you choose to provide.
b. Information collected automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, and referral source.
c. Cookies and similar technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience (for example remembering preferences) and to collect usage metrics. Please refer to our Cookie Policy below for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to your appraisal inquiries, schedule inspections or deliver reports.
Send newsletters, market updates, service offers or other communications you’ve opted into.
Improve our website’s content, usability, customer experience and internal operations.
Maintain site and operational security and protect against unauthorized access or misuse.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-parties for marketing purposes.
4. Sharing Information
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
With trusted service providers who assist in operating our Site, sending communications, or supporting our business operations (e.g., website hosting, email platforms, analytics providers).
When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
To protect our rights, clients, or the public’s safety, as permitted by law.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure — therefore we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Your Choices
Email Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any message or by contacting us directly.
Cookies / Browser Settings: You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect features of our Site.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services and Site are primarily intended for adult homeowners, property professionals and institutions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of such collection without proper consent, we will take steps to delete the information.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may link to third-party websites or services (for example, property data providers, real-estate portals or analytics platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: christine@doughertyappraisalservices.com
Phone: 419-290-8750
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites. They help the website recognise your device, remember preferences, improve performance and gather analytics about site usage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for the core functioning of our Site (e.g., form submissions, session management, basic security).
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our Site (for example traffic sources, pages visited, visitor behaviour) so we can improve our content and services.
Performance & Functionality Cookies: Help us remember your preferences (such as location or service interest) and provide a smoother user experience.
3. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View the cookies stored on your device.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies from specific websites or all websites.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features or performance of our Site.
4. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. The updated version will be posted here with a new “Effective Date”.
5. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices, please reach out:
Email: christine@doughertyappraisalservices.com