Privacy Policy
RentalPGH ("we," "us," or "our") operates the rentalpgh.com website and mobile application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.
By using RentalPGH, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you are a tenant of a RentalPGH-managed property, this policy governs how your information is used in connection with your tenancy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Tenancy information: Unit address, lease dates, payment history, and maintenance requests
- Payment information: Payment method preferences (we do not store credit card numbers — payments are processed through Avail or Zelle)
- Communications: Messages you send through our portal, maintenance request descriptions, and contact form submissions
- Documents: Any documents or photos you upload through the portal (leases, identification, maintenance photos)
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and general location (city/region) for security purposes
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Manage your tenancy and communicate with you about your unit
- Process and track rent payments and maintenance requests
- Send required legal notices and disclosures (including lead paint disclosure as required by federal law)
- Send property newsletters and tenant resource information
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Detect and prevent fraud, security threats, and unauthorized access
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including Pennsylvania landlord-tenant law
- Improve our services and application
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Supabase (database hosting), EmailJS (email delivery), Avail (payment processing) — all bound by privacy agreements
- Contractors: When you submit a maintenance request, relevant information may be shared with assigned maintenance contractors solely to complete the work
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority
- Business protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our tenants and the public
4. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal information:
- All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections
- Data is stored in Supabase's secure cloud infrastructure with row-level security
- Automated threat detection monitors for unauthorized access attempts
- Login attempts are rate-limited and accounts are locked after repeated failed attempts
- We use industry-standard security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options) on our website
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
Our Service uses browser local storage and session storage to:
- Remember your login session during your visit
- Store your app preferences (such as display settings)
- Cache data for faster loading
We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. You can clear your browser storage at any time through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights (Pennsylvania Residents)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements for tenant records)
- Communication preferences: Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at dwkrnpl@gmail.com or call (412) 708-7298.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
8. Data Retention
We retain tenant records for a minimum of 4 years after the end of a tenancy as required by Pennsylvania law and for tax and legal compliance purposes. Payment records are retained for 7 years for tax purposes. You may request deletion of non-essential data at any time.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Service integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Supabase: Database and authentication — supabase.com/privacy
- Avail (by Realtor.com): Rent payment processing — avail.co/privacy
- EmailJS: Email delivery — emailjs.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Google Fonts: Typography — policies.google.com/privacy
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify tenants of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
RentalPGH Property Management
Pittsburgh, PA
Email: dwkrnpl@gmail.com
Phone: (412) 708-7298
Website: rentalpgh.com
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us using the information above. We will respond within 30 days.