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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 23, 2024

1. Introduction

CheckMyRent.nl ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller is CheckMyRent.nl.
Contact: privacy@checkmyrent.nl

3. Data We Collect

Personal Information:

  • Email address (for sending reports)
  • Payment information (processed by Stripe, not stored by us)

Uploaded Documents:

  • Rental contracts (PDFs)
  • Property photos (images)

Analysis Data:

  • Extracted property information (address, size, amenities, etc.)
  • WWS point calculations
  • Generated reports

Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Usage analytics (via Vercel Analytics)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process your rental analysis requests
  • Generate and deliver PDF reports
  • Process payments (via Stripe)
  • Send service-related emails
  • Improve our service quality
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contract performance: To provide the service you purchased
  • Consent: For sending marketing communications (if opted in)
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our service and prevent fraud

6. Third-Party Services

We share data with the following trusted third parties:

  • OpenAI: For document and image analysis
  • Stripe: For payment processing
  • Resend: For email delivery
  • Vercel: For hosting and file storage
  • Altum AI: For WWS calculations (if applicable)

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and process data according to our instructions.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Reports and analysis: 90 days after generation
  • Uploaded files: 30 days after processing
  • Payment records: 7 years (for tax compliance)
  • Email address: Until you request deletion

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object: Object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent: At any time, without affecting lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@checkmyrent.nl

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted storage of uploaded files
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the EU (e.g., USA for OpenAI/Stripe services). We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
  • Service providers' GDPR compliance

11. Cookies

We use minimal cookies for:

  • Session management
  • Analytics (anonymized)
  • Payment processing (Stripe)

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

12. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via email or website notice.

14. Contact & Complaints

For privacy questions: privacy@checkmyrent.nl

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe we've violated your privacy rights.