Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Rent Verified, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and phone number when you create an account
• Review Content: Ratings, review text, and photos you submit
• Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, and interactions with the Service
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• To verify your identity via phone number during registration
• To display your reviews (under your display name or anonymously, as you choose)
• To communicate with you about your account or the Service
• To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Reviews: Your reviews are publicly visible. If you choose to post anonymously, your display name will not be shown.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (Supabase for database/auth, Twilio for SMS verification, Google for address search) that may process your data to provide the Service.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (hosted on AWS infrastructure). We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your account information
• Delete your reviews at any time from your account page
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Choose to post reviews anonymously

To exercise these rights, contact us at Support@rent-verified.com.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

Rent Verified is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at Support@rent-verified.com.