Effective Date: January 22, 2026

At Tarkington Home Inspections, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Your Privacy Rights

  • We never sell your personal information
  • We use minimal tracking technologies
  • You control your data preferences
  • We maintain industry-standard security

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you schedule an inspection or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name and contact information
  • Property address for inspection
  • Phone number and email address
  • Inspection preferences and requirements
  • Payment information (processed securely)

Automatically Collected Information

Our website may automatically collect:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referral source information

How We Use Your Information

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Service Delivery

We use your information to schedule inspections, communicate about services, and provide inspection reports.

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Communication

To contact you about your inspection, follow up on services, and respond to your inquiries.

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Service Improvement

To improve our website functionality, enhance user experience, and develop better services.

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Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

🔒 Encryption

All sensitive data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.

🛡️ Secure Storage

Personal information is stored on secure servers with restricted access.

🔑 Access Controls

Only authorized personnel have access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.

🔄 Regular Updates

We regularly update our security practices and systems to maintain protection.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Privacy Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request information about what personal data we have about you.

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.

Portability

Request a copy of your personal information in a structured format.

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Restriction

Request limitation on how we process your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Age Restriction

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Links

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
  • Sending email notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

📞 Phone

(510) 566-2195

📮 Mail

P.O. Box 2461, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Response Time: We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

Questions About Our Privacy Practices?

We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy