Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: July 15, 2026

Rowe Realty and Appraisal, Inc. d/b/a Rowe Realty Auctions & Appraisal ("Rowe Realty," "Auctioneer," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through DigginForDeals.com, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

By using our website or participating in our auctions, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Depending upon how you use our website, we may collect information including:

Personal Information

Name
Mailing address
Email address
Telephone number
Company name
Real estate license information
Bidder registration information
Government-issued identification (when required)
Proof of funds or financial qualification documents
Electronic signatures
Purchase agreements
Property inquiries
Communications with our office

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Date and time of access
Pages viewed
Referral websites
Search terms
Cookies and similar technologies

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use information collected through our website to:

Register bidders
Verify identity
Verify bidder eligibility
Conduct live online auctions
Receive sealed bids
Process auction registrations
Prepare purchase agreements
Facilitate real estate transactions
Coordinate closings
Respond to inquiries
Provide customer service
Improve our website
Detect fraud or unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations
Send marketing communications (when permitted)

REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS

Participation in real estate auctions may require additional information necessary to complete a transaction.

This may include:

Bidder registration
Proof of funds
Identification
Broker registration
Purchase contracts
Electronic signatures
Closing instructions
Title information

Information may be shared with Sellers, attorneys, title companies, lenders, cooperating brokers, closing agents, government agencies, and other parties directly involved in completing a transaction.

COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze website traffic
Maintain website security

We may also utilize services such as Google Analytics or similar providers to help us evaluate website performance.

Most browsers allow you to disable cookies if you choose.

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

If you request information, register for an auction, subscribe to updates, or otherwise provide your contact information, we may send:

Upcoming auction notices
Property announcements
Company newsletters
Market updates
Promotional communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included within the email or by contacting us directly.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

Because our business operates through electronic commerce, you consent to receive communications electronically, including:

Auction registrations
Bid confirmations
Purchase agreements
Electronic signatures
Closing documents
Notices regarding auctions
Emails
Text messages (when authorized)

Electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that communications be provided in writing where permitted by law.

WHEN WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only as necessary to:

Complete real estate transactions
Conduct auctions
Process payments
Verify bidder qualifications
Provide electronic signature services
Complete closings
Comply with court orders or legal requirements
Protect our legal rights
Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity

Third-party service providers are expected to protect your information and use it only for services they perform on our behalf.

DATA SECURITY

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.

While we strive to protect your information, no website, network, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

DATA RETENTION

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

Conduct auctions
Complete transactions
Maintain brokerage records
Maintain appraisal records
Comply with applicable laws
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

Some records may be retained longer when required by law or professional record retention requirements.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending upon your state or country of residence, you may have certain privacy rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include:

Requesting access to your information
Requesting correction of inaccurate information
Requesting deletion of certain information
Requesting a copy of your information
Limiting certain uses of personal information where applicable

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

DigginForDeals.com is intended for individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, or legal requirements.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

CONTACT US

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Rowe Realty and Appraisal, Inc.
d/b/a Rowe Realty Auctions & Appraisal

Attn: Privacy Compliance Officer

4040 West Walworth Road

Macedon, New York 14502

Phone: (315) 986-9600

Email: info@digginfordeals.com

Website: www.DigginForDeals.com