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RentCafe Privacy Statement

By using RentCafe.com (RentCafe ILS) or any property websites powered by RentCafe (RentCafe Portal) (collectively, “RentCafe”), you acknowledge you have read and understand the latest version of the RentCafe Privacy Policy (posted at https://resources.yardi.com/legal/rentcafe-privacy-policy/), which describes RentCafe’s privacy practices and will be updated from time to time. The property may have its own Privacy Policy that describes the property’s privacy practices.


PRIVACY POLICY

PURPOSE
This Privacy Policy (the "Privacy Policy" or "Policy") of Petwin America Corp ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") describes our privacy practices regarding personal information we collect, including from persons ("you" or "your") who access our property's RentCafe Portal website or our related mobile applications that may be available for download (collectively, the "Site"). To access the Privacy Policy of RentCafe, please visit: https://resources.yardi.com/legal/rentcafe-privacy-policy/.

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about the types of personal information we gather about you — including personal information gathered when you visit the Site and personal information we may receive from third parties or affiliates — how we may use that information, whether we disclose that information to anyone, and the choices you have regarding our use of, and your ability to correct, the information. This Policy does not cover information that is exempted from privacy policy notification requirements, including information about employees, contractors, job applicants, and information processed exclusively in the context of a business person acting in a business capacity.

THE SITE IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN AND COMPANY DOES NOT KNOWINGLY SOLICIT OR COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE SITE FROM CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. IF COMPANY LEARNS THAT A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 13 HAS SUBMITTED PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION TO COMPANY THROUGH THE SITE, IT WILL TAKE REASONABLE MEASURES TO DELETE SUCH INFORMATION FROM ITS RECORDS AND TO NOT USE SUCH INFORMATION FOR ANY PURPOSE (EXCEPT WHERE NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE SAFETY OF THE CHILD OR OTHERS, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, OR AS MAY OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED BY LAW).

YOUR CONSENT AND POLICY CHANGES

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. BY USING THE SITE, YOU EXPRESSLY CONSENT, WITHOUT QUALIFICATION, TO THE COLLECTION, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION, INCLUDING PERSONAL INFORMATION, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE SITE.

Company may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post those changes on the website or update the Privacy Policy date below. In certain cases, you will be notified via email or by a notice on our website.

PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED

We collect, process, and store various types of Personal Information. For purposes of this Policy,

"Personal Information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household. It does not include de-identified or aggregate information, or public information lawfully available from governmental records.

Personal information we collect may include:

  • Name, email addresses, postal addresses, and postal codes
  • User Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
  • Social security / insurance number and driver's license number
  • Prior addresses and monthly rent paid at prior residences
  • Employers, job titles, and income information
  • Telephone numbers
  • Credit card information, bank account information, and routing numbers
  • Date of birth, gender, age, and marital status
  • Username and password (if you register as a user of the Site or our services)
  • Emergency contact information
  • Information about your pets and vehicles, including license plate numbers
  • Biometric information or biometric identifiers (if you schedule a self-guided tour or use identity verification services)
  • Smart home device data: when a device is on or off; when a door is locked, unlocked, opened, or closed; and the unit associated with the door (if you use Smart Home or Home IQ Device(s) or Home IQ Hub)
  • Other information necessary to provide quality services to residents and visitors
  • Your use of the Site and communication preferences

Your Personal Information may be retained for as long as you use the Site or our products and services. Retention periods may be extended if we are required to preserve your personal information because of litigation, investigations, or other similar proceedings, or if a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.

 

We do not and will not sell your Personal Information.

HOW WE COLLECT AND SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We will continue to collect the same categories of Personal Information listed above, for the same purposes. With respect to each category of data, we may also collect and share Personal Information with third parties:

  • To comply with legal obligations or when we believe in good faith that applicable law requires it
  • At the request of governmental authorities or other third parties conducting an investigation
  • To detect and protect against fraud or technical and security vulnerabilities
  • To respond to an emergency
  • With contracted service providers
  • To protect the rights, property, safety, or security of our business, third parties, visitors, or the public
  • With respect to biometric information, to our technology service providers for identity verification purposes
  • With any person to whom we transfer rights or obligations in connection with a sale, merger, or consolidation of our business

This Site collects information on behalf of property owners and managers who list properties on the Site. All information pertaining to a specific property is made available to that property's management team. This Privacy Policy governs our use of such information but does not govern the use, storage, or further collection of information that may occur at the property level, which is governed by each property's individual policy.

USE OF COOKIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES

Like many website operators, Company may use cookies to customize content specific to your interests and track your use of the Site. "Cookies" are text files placed on your computer that may be used to store your personal information. In addition to cookies, Company may use other technologies — now known or later developed — to observe the behavior of users visiting the Site. These technologies access individual user information but the information is used only to compile aggregated statistics about Site usage.

Our service providers may use cookies, and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website.

This Site uses Lead Attribution or Marketing Attribution to assess the conversions of different channels that generate leads. This Site also uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"), to better understand how the Site is used. Google Analytics will place cookies on your computer that generate information about your use of the Site, including your computer's IP address. That information will be transmitted to and stored by Google. The use of cookies by Google Analytics is covered by Google's privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

You can choose to delete existing cookies, allow or block cookies, and set preferences for certain websites in your browser's settings. Please note you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Site if you choose to block all cookies.

EMAIL AND TEXT MANAGEMENT

You may receive emails and texts from Company for a variety of reasons. We respect your desire to manage email and text correspondence. If you have an account with Company on the Site, you can select your preferences through your account settings. You can also manage your receipt of certain types of communication by following the instructions included in the email we send you. Please note that, even if you unsubscribe from certain email correspondences, we may still need to email you with information relating to your unit, the management of the property, and other important transactional or administrative information.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by Company through the Site. This Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites that are accessible through the Site, including third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

ACCESSING, REVIEWING, AND CHANGING YOUR INFORMATION

As an account holder, you can see, review, and change most of your contact information associated with your Account Profile by logging into your account and editing your Account Profile. For assistance, you may contact us using one of the methods listed below.

With some exceptions, you have the right to see what Personal Information we hold about you. We can help you identify what records we might have. We may need to confirm your identity before providing access. If we cannot verify your identity with the degree of certainty required, we will not be able to respond to your request. If we cannot give you access, we will tell you within 45 days of receipt of your request and provide a reason, as best we can, as to why we cannot give you access.

PERSONAL INFORMATION OF MINORS

Our Site is not directed to minors under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors. We may collect Personal Information of minors provided by parents or guardians in connection with the application and rental of a unit, or the provision of property management services. We do not sell the Personal Information of minors.

NEVADA RESIDENTS' RIGHTS

Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A governs the collection and disclosure of personal information by operators of websites and online services. Petwin America Corp complies with Nevada's online privacy law as applicable. Nevada residents may submit a verified request to opt out of any future sale of their covered information by contacting us using the methods listed below. We do not currently sell covered information as defined under Nevada law; however, we will honor all verified opt-out requests.

ARIZONA RESIDENTS' NOTICE

Arizona does not currently have a comprehensive consumer data privacy statute equivalent to those in other states. However, Petwin America Corp is committed to responsible data stewardship for all residents, including those at our Arizona properties. Arizona residents may contact us at any time to inquire about the personal information we hold about them and to request corrections or deletions where applicable. Applicable federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), govern our handling of certain categories of information collected in connection with rental applications and resident accounts.

DO NOT TRACK

"Do Not Track" is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. We do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. If our practices change in the future, we will update this Policy accordingly.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF INFORMATION

To facilitate our operations, we may store, transfer, and access Personal Information we collect — or that you submit on the Site — in the United States and other countries in which we or our service providers have operations. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information as described in this Policy.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

Company is committed to protecting the security of any personal information you provide to us. We maintain commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security and privacy of your personal information. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

ACCESSIBILITY

We are committed to ensuring that our communications are accessible to people with disabilities. To make accessibility-related requests or report barriers, please contact us using one of the methods listed below.

ACCEPTABLE USE

You agree that you will not modify, tamper with, reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code for any Site or related hardware or software associated with the Site.

CONTACTING US

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of information collected, please contact your property manager using the Contact Us form on the Site.