Terms and Conditions
This privacy policy has been compiled to serve better those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be utilized on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect?
Possible Personal Information Collected
Personal information is:
- information in a consumer report; or
- An individual’s first name or initial and last name in combination with any of the following:
- birth date;
- social security number or other government-issued identification number;
- mother’s maiden name;
- unique electronic identification number or routing code;
- telecommunication access devices including debit or credit card information; or
- financial institution account or information.
- e-mail address
When do we collect information?
This Rent Smart Property Management obtains personal information in the following ways:
- in consumer reports from reporting agencies to which this company subscribes in connection with lease applications, loan applications, or for other reasons that the consumer may authorize this company to obtain;
- in lease applications a prospective tenant completes;
- in other real estate related forms the customer or client completes in or related to a transaction; and
- in tax reporting forms that the customer or client is required to complete and which are given to this company
- We collect information from you when you fill out a form or enter information on our site
How do we use your information?
Personal Information from Prospective Tenants: The personal information that prospective tenants provide to this company is primarily used to obtain consumer reports (credit checks). It may also be used to perform background checks and rental history searches. The information in the consumer reports may be discussed with landlords for whom this company manages the property. This company also reports information to credit reporting agencies and uses personal information to complete those reports.
Personal Information from Owners of Properties Managed by the Company: When this company acts as a property manager for a property owner; the company uses the property owner’s personal information only: (a) to deliver the required management services; (b) to file any required reports with governmental agencies (for example, the IRS); (c) to establish ACH deposits, or (d) for other purposes the property owner may authorize, such as providing utilities.
Personal Information from Clients: When this company represents a person (buyer, seller, landlord or tenant) in a transaction the agent servicing the client may, on the client’s behalf and at the client’s instruction, convey personal information he or she provides to the agent to service providers (for example, mortgage lenders and title companies) as those service providers may require for the products or services the client needs or requests. If this company represents a prospective tenant in a lease transaction, the personal information may, on the tenant’s behalf and with the tenant’s knowledge, be discussed with and provided to landlords or their agents. This company and its agents exercise reasonable discretion when discussing any personal information with others.
We may use the information in the following ways:
1. To improve our website to serve you better.
2. To allow us to service you better in responding to your customer service requests.
3. To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature.
4. To quickly process your transactions.
5. To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.