GDPR Compliance – Seminole County Property Appraiser

At Seminole County Property Appraiser, we value your privacy and are committed to ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This document outlines how we comply with GDPR principles and how we safeguard your information.

Understanding GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It establishes guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals who reside in the European Union (EU). GDPR aims to give individuals more control over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an individual whose data we may collect or process, you have specific rights under GDPR, including:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data from us.
  • Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data under specific circumstances.

Data Collection Practices

At Seminole County Property Appraiser, we may collect personal data when you visit our website, fill out forms, or interact with us in other ways. The types of data we may collect include:

  • Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
  • Technical Data: We may collect data about your device, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

We are committed to collecting only the data that is necessary for our purposes and ensuring that it is accurate and up-to-date.

Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data for specific purposes, including:

  • To Improve User Experience: Understanding how our visitors use our website helps us enhance its functionality and usability.
  • To Communicate: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries or provide updates.
  • To Ensure Security: We process data to maintain the security and integrity of our website.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

Protecting your personal data is a priority for us. We implement a range of security measures to ensure the safety of your information. These measures include:

  • Encryption: We use encryption technologies to protect sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data, and they are bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in our systems.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us analyze web traffic and improve our website’s functionality. You have the option to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, declining cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data with third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. These third parties are required to process your data in accordance with GDPR and are not allowed to use your data for any other purpose.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR. This may include using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or ensuring that the recipient is certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.

Changes to Our GDPR Compliance Policy

We may update this GDPR Compliance document periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this document regularly for any updates. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or via email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our GDPR compliance practices or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at: