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Privacy and Security Notice

This notice applies to the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County website, and describes what information we collect, how we use that information and your options regarding information collections.

Information We Collect

Website Privacy and Data Use

When you visit the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County’s website, some basic information may be collected automatically. This information does not personally identify you and may include:
  • Your Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring websites or links
  • Search terms used
  • Links you click on
  • Your browser type
  • Your operating system

How We Use the Information We Collect

The information collected helps us improve the functionality and usefulness of the site. For example, it allows us to better understand the number of visitors and the types of technologies they use. We do not track or record information about individuals and their visits, except as described in this policy.

How We Share the Information We Collect

As a general rule, the Property Appraiser does not disclose personally identifiable information collected online unless you provide permission or the information is required to be disclosed under Florida law.

Please note: Under Florida Statute 119, all state, county, and municipal records are generally open to public inspection. Therefore, information collected through use of this website may be subject to public disclosure if it qualifies as a public record and is not otherwise protected by law.

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this office. Instead, contact us by phone or in writing.

Personal Information

When you visit our website, our web server automatically recognizes only the Internet domain and IP address from which you accessed our website. This information does not result in the identification of your personal e-mail address or other personal information. If you choose to provide personal information-such as by submitting a form through the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County’s website-we use that information to respond to your inquiry and to provide the information or services you have requested.
 
We share the information you provide only with another government agency if your request relates to that agency, or as required by law.
 
Many pages on this site use Google Analytics (Google Privacy Policy).
 
Newsletter and Subscriptions
 
If you provide your email address to subscribe to a newsletter or similar updates, we will use it solely for that purpose. We do not share your email address or other personal information with third parties, except as required by applicable law.
 
Navigational Information
 
We may collect data such as the pages you visit or the links you click while using our website. This information is used to improve site functionality and user experience. It is not used to identify you personally.

Payment Information

The Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County’s website does not collect or store any payment information. In cases where payments are required, they are processed through third-party service providers that operate outside of the Property Appraiser’s website.

Mobile Device Applications

With your explicit opt-in, the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County may access certain mobile device information, including GPS location, camera, or photos-only if required for a specific feature within a mobile application. We may also collect non-personally identifiable information, such as:
  • Type and version of browser and operating system
  • Mobile device type (e.g., iPhone, Android)
  • Media and images transmitted through a mobile app
  • Physical addresses or geographic coordinates

For example, location or media may be collected when a user submits a request or uploads images through a mobile app and grants permission for such access.

Mobile Device Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect unique device identifiers such as device IDs, nor do we collect mobile signals, Bluetooth signals, or data related to nearby Wi-Fi access points, beacons, or cell towers.

How We Use Mobile Device Data

Mobile device data is used to respond to inquiries, conduct official business, provide assistance when necessary, or as otherwise required by law. Non-personally identifiable information may be used to improve Property Appraiser services and mobile applications.

Mobile Applications

Individual mobile apps developed for the Property Appraiser may include their own terms and conditions.

Social Media

Our websites may include social media features, such as newsfeeds, that are hosted by third parties, such as Facebook or X (formerly Twitter). This policy does not apply to such features. Your interactions with social media features are governed by the privacy policy and other policies of the respective companies providing them.

Cookies and Beacons (Pixels)

Some information collected about your visit is stored in a “cookie,” a small file that is sent to and stored on your computer. The Property Appraiser’s website and associated technologies may read this information-such as your preferences and visit history-to provide a more personalized and improved web experience.
 
Certain pages may also use web beacons or pixels-small, transparent images about the size of a single pixel-to help measure engagement and deliver more effective content. These technologies collect visit-related data, but the information gathered is not used to personally identify you.

External Websites

Our website may link to many other governmental agencies. In some cases, we link to private organizations. Once you link to another site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that respective site.

Site Security

For security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County’s website uses commercial software programs to monitor network traffic. This monitoring is in place to identify unauthorized attempts to upload, alter, or damage information.
 
Except in the case of authorized law enforcement investigations, there are no attempts to identify individual users or track their usage habits. Raw data logs collected for security purposes are not used for any other reason and are regularly destroyed in compliance with State records management and retention guidelines. Unauthorized attempts to upload or modify information on this website are strictly prohibited and may be subject to penalties under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act.
 
Passwords
 
In certain instances, you may be required to create a password to access or submit personal information. You should not share your password with anyone, and the Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade County will never ask for your password through unsolicited phone calls or emails. After using applications that are password-protected, it is recommended that you log out, where applicable, and exit the page to ensure your account’s security.

Your Options/Opting Out

You have the option to decline participation in any activity that requests information, such as surveys or emails. Choosing not to participate will not affect your ability to access information on the Property Appraiser’s website.

You can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies. For instructions, refer to the guides for the following browsers:

  • Safari
  • Firefox
  • Edge (Internet Explorer)
  • Chrome

Please note that some applications and pages require cookies to store history and preferences. Disabling cookies may impact the functionality and performance of these pages and applications.

The Property Appraiser’s website contains links to various government agencies and, in some cases, private organizations. Once you click on a link to another site, you are subject to that site's privacy policy.