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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Rento collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our platform.

Last Updated: December 2025

Table of Contents

  • 1. Information We Collect
  • 2. How We Use Information
  • 3. Information Sharing
  • 4. Data Security
  • 5. Cookies & Tracking
  • 6. Your Rights
  • 7. Data Retention
  • 8. International Transfers
  • 9. Children's Privacy
  • 10. Contact Us

Introduction

Welcome to Rento ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service.

1 Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture, date of birth
  • Identity Verification: Government-issued ID, passport, driver's license (for hosts)
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, payment history
  • Profile Information: Bio, preferences, interests, travel history
  • Communication Data: Messages, reviews, ratings, support requests

Property Information

  • Listing Details: Property descriptions, photos, amenities, pricing
  • Location Data: Property address, coordinates, neighborhood information
  • Availability Calendar: Booking dates, blocked periods, pricing changes

Usage Information

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates, approximate location (with your consent)
  • Search History: Search queries, filters applied, properties viewed

2 How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision
  • Process bookings and payments
  • Facilitate communication between users
  • Provide customer support
  • Verify user identities
Safety & Security
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Ensure platform safety
  • Investigate suspicious activity
  • Comply with legal obligations
Improvement & Analytics
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve our services
  • Develop new features
  • Conduct research
Communication
  • Send booking confirmations
  • Provide updates and notifications
  • Share promotional offers
  • Send important announcements

3 Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

When you book a property or host guests, we share necessary information to facilitate the transaction, including your name, profile picture, and contact information.

With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including payment processors, analytics providers, and customer support services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and monitoring
  • Secure Infrastructure: Cloud-based security systems
  • Payment Security: PCI DSS compliant payment processing
  • Identity Verification: Multi-factor authentication
  • Fraud Detection: Automated fraud monitoring
  • Incident Response: Rapid response to security threats
Important Note

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our security measures.

5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.

Essential Cookies

Necessary for basic platform functionality and security

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our platform

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver personalized advertisements

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

6 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request access to the personal information we hold about you

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information

Restriction

Request restriction of processing of your information

Portability

Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Objection

Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Retention Periods

Data Type Retention Period
Account Information Until account deletion
Booking Records 7 years for tax/legal purposes
Communication Data 3 years after last message
Payment Information As required by law (typically 7 years)
Analytics Data 2 years (anonymized after 1 year)

8 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.

Safeguards for International Transfers
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
  • Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct

9 Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers immediately.

10 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email

privacy@rento.com

Phone

+1 (555) 123-4567

Address

123 Innovation Drive
Tech City, TC 12345
United States

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

11 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided an email address)
  • Displaying a notice in our mobile application
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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