Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 9, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Rentably Technologies Inc. collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our platform. We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
Information We Collect
Information you provide:
- Account registration details (name, email, phone number)
- Property listing information and photos
- Rental application information
- Messages and communications through the platform
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
Information collected automatically:
- Device type, operating system, and browser
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages viewed, search queries, and time spent on the platform
- Referring website or app
- Push notification preferences and engagement
How We Use Your Information
- Operating and improving the Rentably platform
- Matching renters with suitable properties
- Sending transactional emails (account, applications, messages)
- Sending optional marketing communications (with your consent)
- Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
- Complying with legal obligations
- Generating anonymised, aggregated analytics about rental markets
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With Listers or Renters as required to facilitate a rental inquiry or application
- With service providers acting on our behalf (hosting, email, analytics) under data processing agreements
- When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of users
- In connection with a merger or acquisition, with notice to affected users
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, most personal data is removed within 30 days. Some data may be retained longer where required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., billing records).
Your Rights
Under PIPEDA and PIPA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the platform, remember preferences, and analyse usage. See our Cookie Policy for details. You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences centre.
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including TLS encryption for data in transit, hashed passwords, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security but we take reasonable precautions.
Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Firebase / Google — authentication and notifications
- Mapbox — property location mapping
- Payment processors — rental payment handling
- Email providers — transactional and marketing email delivery
Contact
For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.