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Privacy policy

Effective date: August 31, 2026

This policy describes how BTWS Services, LLC ("BTWS", "we") handles information in connection with The Foreclosure Docket at foreclosedocket.com. Our approach is simple: we collect almost nothing, and we sell nothing.

What we collect

• Access code, sign-in email, and display name. We store your access code, the email address your subscription is under (used to send you sign-in links and codes, and for subscription notices — never marketing), and, if you set one, a display name. Sign-in emails are delivered by Resend, a third-party email service; your address is shared with it solely to deliver those messages. We do not ask for your physical address or other profile information to use the Service.
• Sign-in metadata and server logs. Like most websites, our servers log basic request data, including the IP address and timestamp of sign-ins and page requests. We use these logs for security, enforcing the one-device access rule, and troubleshooting.
• Payments — handled by Stripe. Subscription payments are processed by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. Your card number and billing details go directly to Stripe; we never see or store your full card number. Stripe's handling of your data is described in the Stripe privacy policy.
• Browser-local shortlist and notes. The shortlist and notes feature stores its data in your browser's local storage, on your device. That data never leaves your device and is never transmitted to us. Clearing your browser data deletes it.

What we don't do

• We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data — to anyone, for any purpose.
• We do not run advertising or ad-tracking of any kind.
• We do not use third-party analytics services or embed third-party trackers.
• We do not build marketing profiles of our users.

We disclose information only if required by law (for example, a valid subpoena) or as necessary to protect the security of the Service.

Cookies

We use exactly one cookie: a signed session cookie that keeps you signed in after you enter your access code. It is strictly functional — it contains no tracking identifiers and is not used for advertising or analytics. Blocking it will prevent you from staying signed in.

Data retention

We keep access-code records for as long as the related subscription is active and for a reasonable period afterward for billing and audit purposes. Server logs are retained on a rolling basis and routinely deleted or overwritten after a limited period. Payment records are retained by Stripe under its own policies. Data stored in your browser's local storage stays on your device under your control.

Your rights and contact

Because we hold so little about you, most requests are simple. You may contact us at [email protected] to ask what information we hold in connection with your access code, to request its correction or deletion (subject to records we must keep for billing or legal compliance), or to ask any question about this policy. We will respond within a reasonable time, and we honor applicable rights under Texas and other applicable privacy laws.

Children

The Service is intended for adults conducting real-estate research and is not directed to anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has used the Service, contact us and we will remove the related data.

Changes to this policy

If our practices change, we will update this policy and post the new version with a revised effective date. Material changes will be noted on the site. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.