Effective Date: July 1, 2026 Last Updated: July 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how KTS Ventures, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you use Homeswithmold.com (the “Site”), a platform that provides listings and history information for residential properties, including records related to toxic mold and other environmental or hazard disclosures (“Services”).
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account information: name, email address, password, phone number, and billing information if you create an account or subscribe to a paid plan.
- Property inquiries: information you submit when requesting a property history report, contacting a listing agent, or submitting a property for listing (e.g., property address, ownership details, remediation records).
- Communications: messages, support requests, survey responses, or feedback you send us.
- User-submitted content: if you submit information about a property (e.g., a prior mold remediation, inspection report, or disclosure document), including any documents or photos you upload.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages viewed, searches performed, properties viewed or saved, time spent on the Site, referring URLs, and click activity.
- Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and general geolocation (derived from IP address or, with permission, precise GPS location).
- Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 5 below.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about properties or users from:
- Public records (county assessor, health department, or environmental agency records)
- Real estate data providers and MLS (Multiple Listing Service) feeds
- Home inspection, remediation, or environmental testing companies
- Background/verification service providers, where applicable to listing agents
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and property history search functionality
- Create and manage user accounts
- Compile, verify, and display property history and mold-related disclosure records
- Respond to inquiries, support requests, and facilitate communication between users and listing agents
- Send administrative communications (confirmations, updates, security alerts)
- Send marketing communications, where permitted, and in accordance with your preferences
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, misuse, or inaccurate property data submissions
- Comply with legal obligations, including real estate disclosure laws
- Analyze usage trends to improve site design and content
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information as follows:
- With listing agents or property owners: when you submit an inquiry about a specific property.
- Service providers: vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support), under contractual confidentiality obligations.
- Public property records: property-level mold history and disclosure data may be displayed publicly as part of the Site’s core service, as this information is generally sourced from or intended for public/consumer disclosure purposes. Personal identifying information about individual homeowners is not published unless legally required or independently public.
- Legal and safety reasons: if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality protections.
- With your consent: for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection.
4. Property History Data Disclaimer
Property history and mold-related information displayed on the Site is compiled from public records, third-party providers, and user submissions. While we take reasonable steps to verify accuracy, we do not guarantee completeness or accuracy of any property’s disclosed history. This Privacy Policy governs personal data handling only; it does not constitute a warranty regarding property condition or disclosure completeness.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in and remember preferences
- Understand how users interact with search and listing features
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Support analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Maintain your account and provide the Services
- Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Property history and disclosure records may be retained indefinitely as part of the Site’s public-interest database, consistent with applicable real estate disclosure laws, even if associated personal accounts are deleted.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy email address]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.
California Residents: You may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.
European Residents: If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we process personal data in accordance with the GDPR, and our legal bases for processing include consent, contract necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate interests.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as county health departments, remediation companies, or listing agents’ sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the Site.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
KTS Ventures LLC | PO Box 595, Westminster, CO 80030 | hello@homeswithmold.com