At Rate My Rental, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information. It also describes your rights under applicable privacy laws in the United States, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide our services, including:
1.1. Personal Information:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
- Account and Payment Information: Billing information for subscription services, account login credentials.
- Geolocation Data: Information about your device’s location (with your consent).
1.2. Non-Personal Information:
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the platform.
- Cookies: We use cookies to personalize user experience and collect usage data. You may manage cookie settings via your browser preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our services, including subscription processing and customer support.
- Facilitate communication between landlords and renters while protecting privacy.
- Send promotional materials, newsletters, and updates, with your consent.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations and maintain the security of our platform.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data under these circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third parties who help us operate the website, process payments, or provide other necessary services.
- Business Transfers: If Rate My Rental undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
4. Your Rights Under Multi-State Privacy Laws
Residents of certain states may have specific privacy rights under their local laws. The following outlines key rights based on current state legislation:
California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: You may request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share.
- Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Although we do not sell personal information, California residents can formally request to opt-out of any potential sale of their personal data.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah Residents (VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, UCPA)
Residents of these states may have rights similar to those provided under the CCPA, including:
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we collect about you.
- Right to Correct: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a portable, usable format that allows you to transfer it to another service provider.
- Right to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising: In some states, you may have the right to opt out of the use of your personal data for targeted advertising.
5. How to Exercise Your Rights
If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah, you may exercise your rights by submitting a verifiable request through the following means:
We will verify your request using the information associated with your account, including email address. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf by providing a signed written permission.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request that we delete your information in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature that signals websites to disable tracking or cross-site tracking. We do not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. We will notify you of any significant changes through email or by posting a notice on our website.
11. International Data Transfers
We operate in the United States. If you access our services from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Rate My Rental
Email: myhomereviewsnow@gmail.com