Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name (optional), and password (hashed — we never store plaintext passwords). If you sign in with Google, we receive your Google profile name and email.
Usage Data: We track search counts for rate-limiting purposes. We do not track your specific search queries or browsing history.
Payment Information: Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers. We store your Stripe customer ID and subscription status to manage your plan.
Cookies: We use a single session cookie (session_token) to keep you logged in. It is httpOnly and secure. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Authenticate your account and maintain your session
- Process subscription payments via Stripe
- Send transactional emails (magic links, welcome emails)
- Enforce free tier search limits
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Data Security
Passwords are hashed with bcrypt. Sessions use cryptographically secure random tokens. All traffic is encrypted via HTTPS. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe (PCI DSS compliant).
4. Third-Party Services
- Stripe — payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
- Google OAuth — optional sign-in (Google Privacy Policy)
- Cloudflare — DNS and security (Cloudflare Privacy Policy)
5. Your Rights
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. You can update your profile information from your account settings page. You can cancel your subscription at any time through the billing portal.
6. Property Records Data
The tax lien records displayed on this site are derived from publicly available government records. This data is factual, publicly accessible information and is not subject to privacy restrictions under applicable law.
7. Public Record Filings — Data Source & Removal
KBTaxLiens.com displays publicly available foreclosure and lis pendens filings sourced directly from county recorders and court systems. We do not create or maintain independent records. If a filing has been dismissed, expunged, or otherwise removed from the public record by the originating court or county, it will automatically be removed from our system during our next scheduled data sync. To request removal of the underlying public record, please contact the court or county recorder's office where the filing originated.
8. Contact
KB Software LLC
kbsoftware.org