Legal Documentation Krenter Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Krenter collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal information when you use our web platform and mobile applications.
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Privacy Highlights at a Glance
What We Collect
Contact details, property data, rental history, payment transaction records, and device diagnostics.
Why We Use It
To connect landlords and tenants, process rent payments, manage listings, and enhance platform security.
Account & Data Deletion
Easily request permanent deletion of your account and personal data in-app or by emailing support@krenter.app.
Your Rights
Full GDPR and CCPA rights including access, correction, portability, and non-discrimination.
1. OVERVIEW & SCOPE
Krenter, Inc. (hereinafter, "Krenter," "we," "our," or "us") provides rental property management software and services (the "Services") to property owners, landlords, property managers, tenants, and prospective renters (collectively, "you" or "your") through our website located at krenter.app (the "Site") and our mobile applications available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store (the "App").
This privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") explains the types of information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, or as otherwise defined under applicable privacy legislation ("Personal Data"), that we collect, use, process, and disclose when you access or interact with the Services, Site, or App.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any current, updated, and new features, tools, or mobile applications released by Krenter shall be subject to this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms of Service.
2. REVISIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
As our business, legal requirements, and product features evolve, we reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. When material changes are made, we will revise the "Last Modified Date" at the top of this webpage and, where required by law, provide notice to you via email or through an in-app alert within the Krenter mobile application.
Your continued use of the Services following the posting of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes your agreement to and acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our privacy practices.
3. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
We collect Personal Data about you across several categories depending on how you interact with Krenter:
A. Personal Data Collected Directly from You
When you create an account, list a property, apply for a rental, sign a lease, or communicate with us, we collect:
- • Identifiers: Legal name, email address, phone number, postal address, profile photograph, and account credentials.
- • Rental & Property Data: Property addresses, lease terms, unit specifications, rental rates, maintenance tickets, and utility information.
- • Financial & Transaction Records: Bank account numbers, routing details, credit/debit card tokens (processed securely via PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors), payment transaction history, and security deposit records.
- • Screening & Application Information: Employment history, stated income, references, identification documents (such as driver's license or government ID), and tenant screening reports submitted via authorized screening partners.
- • Communications: Messages, support inquiries, feedback, and attachments transmitted via Krenter in-app support or email.
B. Personal Data Automatically Collected
When you navigate our Site or use our Mobile App, we automatically collect technical diagnostics:
- • Device & Network Identifiers: IP address, device type, mobile operating system (iOS or Android), unique device identifiers (IDFV, Android ID), browser type, and app version.
- • Usage & Telemetry: Pages or screens viewed, features utilized, button clicks, time spent per session, crash logs, and performance metrics.
- • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Small data files stored on your browser to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and track aggregate website usage.
C. Personal Data from Third Parties
We may obtain information from third parties, including authentication providers (e.g., Google or Apple sign-in), screening agencies, credit bureaus (with tenant authorization), and payment gateways.
4. MOBILE APPLICATION PERMISSIONS & DATA SAFETY
| Permission / Data | Platform | Purpose & Usage | Optional / Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | iOS & Android | Take photos of property units, damage documentation, maintenance issues, or identification cards for tenant verification. | Optional (requested on-demand) |
| Photo Library / Storage | iOS & Android | Upload existing photos of rental properties, receipts, lease agreements, or profile avatars from your device library. | Optional (requested on-demand) |
| Push Notifications | iOS & Android | Send time-sensitive rental alerts, rent due reminders, maintenance ticket updates, and application status notices. | Optional (can disable in device settings) |
| Approximate Location | iOS & Android | Enable geo-targeted rental discovery and search for properties near your current vicinity. Krenter does not track continuous background location. | Optional |
| Biometrics (FaceID / TouchID) | iOS & Android | Local biometric authentication for secure and frictionless sign-in. Biometric data is processed exclusively on-device by your OS and is never transmitted to Krenter servers. | Optional |
5. PROCESSING PURPOSES & LEGAL BASES
In accordance with applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and CCPA), we process your Personal Data for specific lawful purposes:
Service Delivery & Contract Fulfillment
To create and maintain accounts, facilitate lease agreements, process online rent transactions, display property listings, and dispatch maintenance requests.
Customer Support & Communication
To respond to user support inquiries, troubleshoot technical bugs, send account notices, and alert you of platform updates.
Security, Fraud & Risk Prevention
To authenticate users, detect and mitigate fraudulent listings or unauthorized access, verify identities, and protect platform integrity.
Legal Compliance & Dispute Resolution
To satisfy tax, real estate, accounting, and anti-money laundering requirements, and to enforce our Terms of Service.
6. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA
We do not sell your Personal Data for monetary consideration. We share information only in specific circumstances necessary to operate our Services:
- • Between Landlords & Tenants: To fulfill the core rental relationship, rental applications, lease details, contact names, and maintenance requests are shared between the respective landlord/owner and renter.
- • Service Providers & Infrastructure: Trusted vendors who provide cloud hosting (Google Cloud / Firebase), database management, customer service software, SMS/email delivery, and payment processing. All providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.
- • Tenant Screening & Credit Agencies: When a tenant authorizes an application or background screening, data is transmitted to specialized screening partners to generate reports.
- • Legal Compliance & Protection: When required by subpoenas, court orders, or applicable law, or to protect the safety and property of Krenter, our users, or the public.
- • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of company assets, Personal Data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
7. ANONYMOUS & AGGREGATE INFORMATION
We may de-identify and aggregate data collected from your use of the Services so that it cannot reasonably be linked back to you ("Aggregate Data"). We may use Aggregate Data to study market rental trends, publish industry reports, optimize application performance, and develop new features.
8. PUBLIC FORUMS & USER COMMUNICATIONS
If you post comments, reviews, community questions, or property listings on public-facing areas of the Site or App, that information may be viewable by other users and the general public. Please exercise caution when choosing what information to disclose publicly.
9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & INTEGRATIONS
Our Site and Mobile App utilize industry-standard SDKs and APIs to provide secure functionality:
- • Firebase (Google LLC): Used for secure user authentication, Firestore real-time cloud databases, and cloud storage.
- • Apple App Store & Google Play: Distribution, in-app updates, and platform telemetry.
- • Payment Gateways: Encrypted financial transactions and automated ACH/card payouts.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked to our platform. We encourage you to review their independent privacy policies.
10. CHOICES ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL DATA
- • Account Profile: You can review, update, or edit your personal profile information directly within the Krenter web app or mobile app at any time.
- • Marketing Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included at the bottom of our emails. Even if you opt out of promotional messages, you will still receive transactional emails related to your account, leases, and payments.
- • Push Notifications: You can opt in or out of push notifications on your iOS or Android device in your system settings.
- • Do Not Track (DNT): Currently, our systems do not alter practices in response to automated "Do Not Track" browser signals due to the absence of a unified industry standard.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY, SECURITY & STORAGE
Krenter implements robust physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect your Personal Data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration:
- • Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your device and Krenter is encrypted using Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS).
- • Encryption at Rest: Database assets and file uploads are stored in encrypted cloud repositories.
- • Role-Based Access: Access to sensitive personal records is strictly limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate business need.
While we employ state-of-the-art security measures, no electronic transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
12. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Krenter is operated in the United States and cloud servers are located in secure data centers within the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred, processed, and stored in the United States under applicable data protection frameworks.
13. ACCOUNT & DATA DELETION PROCEDURES
In compliance with Apple App Store Guideline 5.1.1(v) and Google Play Data Safety Policies, Krenter provides all registered users with direct, transparent mechanisms to request complete account deletion and erasure of their personal data.
Option 1: In-App Account Deletion (iOS & Android)
- Open the Krenter app on your iOS or Android device.
- Navigate to the Profile tab in the bottom navigation.
- Select Account Settings.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account.
- Confirm your password and confirm the deletion request.
Option 2: Web & Email Deletion Request
If you cannot access the mobile application, or wish to submit a manual deletion request, email our Data Privacy Officer directly:
What Happens When You Delete Your Account:
- Your user credentials and authentication profile are permanently purged.
- Personal profile details, avatars, and contact information are immediately unlinked and deleted.
- Active property listings under your owner account are unpublished.
- Note: Financial transaction logs and completed lease records may be retained in encrypted archives strictly to the extent required by real estate tax regulations, banking compliance, and statutory retention laws.
14. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Services are not directed toward or intended for children under the age of 18. Krenter does not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Data from children. If we learn that we have collected Personal Data from a child under 18 without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe a minor has registered an account, please contact us immediately at support@krenter.app.
15. EEA AND UK PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you possess specific statutory rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018:
Right of Access & Rectification
You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you and to have inaccurate data rectified.
Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten")
You can request that your Personal Data be erased where it is no longer necessary for the purposes collected.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object & Restrict Processing
You may object to or request the restriction of processing of your data under certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at support@krenter.app with the subject line "GDPR Rights Request".
16. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 ("CCPA"), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 ("CPRA"), California residents are entitled to specific disclosures regarding the categories of Personal Data collected and shared over the preceding 12 months:
| Category of Personal Data | Categories of Third Parties Shared With | Business Purpose for Sharing |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers (Name, email, phone, address, IP) | Cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud/Firebase), payment processors, authorized landlords/tenants. | Provide the Services, authenticate users, process payments, and provide customer support. |
| California Customer Records (Bank details, payment info) | PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways, banking partners. | Facilitate rent payments, security deposits, and disbursements. |
| Commercial Information (Rental records, payment history) | Landlords/Tenants, accounting service providers. | Manage rental ledger, track active leases, and tax recordkeeping. |
| Internet / Network Activity (Device type, logs) | Analytics providers, cloud security partners. | Monitor service performance, debug issues, and secure infrastructure. |
| Geolocation Data (Approximate location) | Map & search service providers. | Enable property discovery in vicinity. |
California Resident Rights
- • Right to Know & Access: Request details regarding categories and specific pieces of Personal Data collected over the past 12 months.
- • Right to Delete: Request deletion of Personal Data collected from you.
- • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate Personal Data.
- • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: Krenter does not sell Personal Data for monetary consideration.
- • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
17. CONSUMER REQUESTS & VERIFICATION
To protect your privacy and ensure security, we verify your identity before processing access, correction, or deletion requests. When you submit a request, you must provide your account email address and proof of account ownership. We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 10 business days and provide a substantive response within 45 calendar days.
18. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our data handling practices, or would like to submit a data request, please contact us: