Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 26, 2025
1. Introduction
At RentGems ("we," "our," or "us"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and rental comparison platform (the "Service").
By accessing or using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the policies outlined here, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information when you use our Service:
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, and other information you provide during account creation
- Profile Information: Lifestyle preferences, rental preferences, commute locations, and other details you provide through our lifestyle quiz
- Saved Listings: Information about rental properties you save, tag, or interact with
- Communication Data: Information provided in correspondence with us
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Service, including:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages viewed and features used
- Time spent on the platform and interaction patterns
- Referral sources
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our rental search and comparison services
- Match you with relevant rental listings based on your preferences
- Calculate commute times and lifestyle compatibility
- Save and organize your favorite listings
- Communicate with you about your account and our services
- Troubleshoot problems and enhance security
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our business and provide our services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: In other ways with your explicit consent
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Your Privacy Choices
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You may access and update your account information through your profile settings
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and personal information
- Communication Preferences: You can opt out of marketing communications
- Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
6. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by RentGems. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 18, please contact us so we can promptly remove such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@rentgems.com