RentalMate Privacy Policy 🔐
Effective Date: March 27, 2025
RentalMate is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and secure your personal information in compliance with applicable laws and best practices.
1. Introduction ℹ️
At RentalMate, your trust is our priority. This policy details the data we collect to deliver our property management services and how we ensure its confidentiality and integrity.
2. Data Collection 📋
We collect only what’s necessary to provide RentalMate’s functionality:
- Network & Internet 🌐
Permissions: ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
, INTERNET
Purpose: Enable data syncing with Google Drive.
Data: Network availability status.
- Phone & Contacts 📞
Permissions: READ_PHONE_STATE
, READ_CONTACTS
, WRITE_CONTACTS
Purpose: Manage tenant contact details.
Data: Device status, tenant names/numbers (optional).
- Camera & SMS 📸
Permissions: CAMERA
, SEND_SMS
Purpose: Capture tenant IDs and send reminders.
Data: Photos (if taken), sent SMS logs.
- Backup & Restore ☁️
Permissions: GET_ACCOUNTS
, INTERNET
, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Purpose: Securely back up data to Google Drive.
Data: Google account details, rental records.
- Notifications 🔔
Permission: POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Purpose: Deliver timely app updates.
Data: Notification settings.
3. Data Usage 🛠️
Your data supports RentalMate’s core operations:
- Facilitating rent tracking, reporting, and tenant communication.
- Ensuring secure backups and app functionality.
- Enhancing user experience through notifications and automation.
4. Data Sharing 🤝
- Google Drive: Data is stored in your personal Google Drive account, inaccessible to us beyond app operations.
- Third Parties: No personal data is shared unless legally required or explicitly authorized by you.
- Libraries: Open-source tools (e.g., Glide, PDFBox) process data locally without external transmission.
5. Data Security 🔒
- Protection: Password and fingerprint authentication options.
- Encryption: Google Drive backups leverage industry-standard encryption.
- Safeguards: Secure coding practices and trusted libraries ensure data integrity.
6. Your Rights ⚙️
- Control: Adjust permissions via device Settings.
- Opt-Out: Disable optional features (e.g., SMS, camera).
- Deletion: Remove backups directly from Google Drive.
7. Policy Updates 📝
We may revise this policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.
8. Delete Data 📝
To delete your data, please visit: RentalMate Delete Data
9. Contact Information 📧
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
- Email: waqaralamlive@gmail.com
- Address: Kanpur, India
Back to Home