Privacy Policy for RentCircle
Landlord Portal and Resource Site
Last Updated: February 21, 2024
Welcome to RentCircle! At RentCircle, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our landlord portal and resource site, RentCircle (“Site” or “Service”).
By accessing or using RentCircle, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information You Provide
Account Information: When you sign up for RentCircle, we collect your name, email address, and/or phone number to create your RentCircle account.
1.2. Information We Automatically Collect
· Usage Data: We automatically collect certain usage data about your interactions with RentCircle, such as pages visited, searches performed, rental listings viewed or applied to, and any other usage metrics. This data helps us understand how our service is being used so we can improve it.
· Device/Browser Data: We may collect technical data about the device and browser you use to access RentCircle, including device type, operating system version, browser type and version, IP address, unique identifiers, and crash data. This helps us optimize compatibility and performance.
· Cookies/Tracking Technologies: We utilize tracking technologies like cookies and pixels to collect data about your usage patterns and preferences. This includes data like preferred language and sites visited. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
· Location Data: If you enable location services, we may collect approximate location data to provide location-specific services like property listings near you.
1.3. Information from Third Parties
We may collect information from third-party sources, such as Google OAuth, when you choose to sign in to RentCircle using your Google account. This may include your name, email address, and profile information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
· Provide Services: To provide you with access to RentCircle’s features and services, including property listings, communication tools, and resources for landlords.
· Personalization: To customize your experience on RentCircle based on your preferences and behavior.
· Communication: To communicate with you about RentCircle updates, newsletters, promotions, and account-related matters.
· Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data, including Google user data obtained via OAuth, is stored securely and accessed only for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We take appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
4. Google OAuth Compliance
RentCircle adheres to the Google API Service: User Data Policy, ensuring that our practices align with Google’s requirements for accessing and handling user data obtained through Google OAuth. This section of our privacy policy serves to provide transparency and clarity regarding how we collect, use, store, and share Google user data.
4.1. Collection of Google User Data
When you choose to sign in to RentCircle using your Google account, we may collect certain information from your Google profile via OAuth authentication. This information typically includes your name, email address, and profile picture.
4.2. Purpose of Google User Data Usage
The Google user data we collect via OAuth authentication is used solely for the purpose of providing you with a seamless sign-in experience and enhancing your interaction with RentCircle. This data helps us personalize your RentCircle experience and enables features such as user account creation and authentication.
4.3. Limitation of Google User Data Usage
We strictly limit the use of Google user data obtained through OAuth authentication to the functionalities and services provided by RentCircle. We do not access or utilize Google user data for any purposes beyond those outlined in this privacy policy, nor do we share this data with any third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.
4.4. Security and Protection of Google User Data
The security and protection of your Google user data are of paramount importance to us. We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard this data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your Google user data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel for the purposes specified in this privacy policy.
4.5. Consent and Control
By choosing to sign in to RentCircle using your Google account, you consent to the collection and usage of your Google user data as described in this privacy policy. You retain full control over your Google user data and may revoke RentCircle’s access to this data at any time by adjusting your Google account settings.
4.6. Compliance Verification
RentCircle undergoes regular compliance checks and audits to ensure ongoing adherence to the Google API Service: User Data Policy. We are committed to maintaining compliance with Google’s requirements and continuously improving our practices to uphold the highest standards of user privacy and data protection.
5. Your Privacy Choices
· Account Settings: You can update and manage your account information, communication preferences, and privacy settings through your RentCircle account.
· Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies and tracking technologies. You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
· Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from RentCircle by following the instructions provided in the emails.
Delete: You can request to delete your account completely and other information from RentCircle.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Please take appropriate precautions to protect your information.
7. Children’s Privacy
RentCircle is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through the Service or via email.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: rentcircle@symph.co
Legal Company Name: Symph, Inc.
Effective Date: This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 21, 2024, and is effective as of that date.