Data Governance & Privacy Policy

How Roof.ID protects your data and builds the National Roof Registry

Effective Date: September 2025 | Last Updated: September 2, 2025

🎯 Our Mission

Roof.ID is building the National Roof Registry — a single source of truth for every roof in America.

We believe homeowners, buyers, insurers, contractors, and realtors deserve transparent, reliable information about one of the most valuable systems protecting a property.

To deliver that transparency, Roof.ID combines publicly available data, verified contractor certifications, and homeowner-provided documentation into a single, permanent Roof Passport.

📊 What Data We Collect

Roof.ID uses three categories of data:

✅ A. Publicly Available Property Data Displayed Without Consent

This data is already available through public records, MLS feeds, or purchased datasets. We simply organize and display it in one place for convenience and accuracy.

Data Type
Source
Consent
Why
Parcel data
County assessor, tax rolls
No
Public records
Roof measurements
Roofr, Nearmap, EagleView
No
Derived data
Building permits
County building departments
No
Public records
Year built & roof age
County assessor
No
Public
Storm exposure history
NOAA, HailTrace
No
Public datasets
MLS disclosures
MLS feeds, Zillow, Realtor.com
No
Publicly displayed
Historical sale data
County recorder, MLS
No
Public records
Tax assessments
County assessor
No
Public

🔑 Key Promise:

Roof.ID never hides or restricts public property data — if it's public, we make it easier to find.

🔓 B. Verified Roof Data Homeowner-Unlocked

For a Certified Roof Passport, homeowners can verify and enhance their property's record:

  • Time-stamped inspection photos
  • Repair and replacement history
  • Warranty documents
  • Contractor invoices
  • Contractor of Record confirmation

✅ Consent Required: YES

  • This data is owned by the homeowner.
  • Homeowners decide what to share and with whom.

💎 Value to Homeowners:

Verified data unlocks higher property value, faster closings, and priority handling for insurance claims.

🔗 C. Third-Party Data Integrations Opt-In for Best Experience

To improve accuracy, Roof.ID integrates with trusted industry partners:

  • Roofr → Verified measurements
  • HailTrace → Storm history & hail reports
  • CompanyCam → Inspection photos & contractor uploads
  • Owens Corning, GAF → Warranty data & product SKUs
  • MLS Feeds → Listing verification
  • Insurers → Pre-loss verification & claims assistance

Consent Required:

✅ YES for homeowner-linked data (warranty docs, invoices, claims)

❌ NO for aggregated or anonymized data (storm history)

🛠️ How Roof.ID Uses Your Data

A. To Build Your Roof Passport

We combine public data with verified homeowner and contractor inputs to create the most accurate, permanent record of your roof.

B. To Help You Control Who Sees What

  • You own your private data.
  • Roof.ID never shares your inspection photos, warranties, or invoices without your explicit consent.
  • You can choose to make your Roof Passport fully private, partially shared, or public.

C. To Power the Industry Ecosystem

With your approval, verified data can be securely shared with:

  • Insurance carriers to speed up claims
  • Realtors to boost property listings
  • Contractors to streamline repairs or replacements
  • Buyers to prove property value

🔍 Public Data vs. Private Data

📖 Public Data

Source: County, NOAA, MLS, Roofr, HailTrace

Displayed by Default: ✅ Yes

Ownership: Public record

Consent Needed: ❌ No

🔐 Private Data

Source: Homeowner uploads, contractor invoices, inspection photos

Displayed by Default: ❌ No

Ownership: Homeowner-owned

Consent Needed: ✅ Yes

🏆 Certified Roof Passport™

Homeowners unlock the Certified Roof Passport by verifying their roof history:

Verification Steps:

  • Confirming roof materials & install date
  • Adding time-stamped inspection photos
  • Uploading warranty documents
  • Linking contractors and repairs
  • Certifying storm-related losses

Benefits of Certification:

  • Increases buyer confidence and property value
  • Streamlines insurance claims and warranty coverage
  • Prioritizes contractors and insurers who work with verified properties

Think of it like Carfax for your roof — the more you certify, the more value you unlock.

🛡️ Your Privacy, Your Control

Roof.ID believes homeowners should own their roof data. We promise:

🔐 Your data, your choice

We don't sell your private data.

✅ Opt-in sharing only

You decide what gets shared and when.

📜 Compliance guaranteed

Roof.ID follows all federal and state privacy laws, including CCPA and GDPR.

📋 Summary Promise

"If it's public, Roof.ID makes it easy to find.
If it's private, Roof.ID keeps it safe — and you decide when to share it."
🛡️ Trusted Data Certified
🔒 Privacy First
🏆 Industry Standard

Questions about our data policy?

Contact us at privacy@roof.id or through our support channels.