Earldy Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Earldy, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform, whether you are a tenant, landlord, or service provider.

By accessing or using Earldy, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile details, and information provided during registration or account updates.
• Payment Information: Transactions are securely processed via Stripe, which handles sensitive payment data and KYC verification. Earldy does not store raw payment card information.
• Usage Information: Device details, IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and platform interactions.
• Content: Listings, messages, posts, documents, photos, or other content you submit or share on Earldy.
• Communications: Messages and support inquiries exchanged with Earldy or other users.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and Improve the Platform: To operate Earldy, deliver services, and enhance user experience.
• Process Transactions: To securely process payments and KYC verification through Stripe.
• Communicate with Users: Responding to inquiries, updates, and support requests.
• Prevent Fraud and Ensure Security: Detecting, preventing, and addressing unauthorized or illegal activity.
• Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements and enforcing our Terms of Service.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

• Earldy does not sell your personal information.
• Service Providers: Certain information may be shared to facilitate platform services.
• Third-Party Partners: Trusted partners such as Stripe process payments and verify accounts under strict privacy obligations.
• Legal Requirements: Information may be disclosed if required by law to protect rights, property, or safety.

5. Cookies and Tracking

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for platform operation, login sessions, and account security.
• Analytics Cookies: Help understand platform usage, monitor performance, and improve usability (non-identifiable).
• Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences and settings to improve user experience.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality; disabling analytics or functionality cookies may limit some features.

6. Security of Your Data

Earldy implements reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

• Encryption: Data is transmitted and stored securely where appropriate.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information necessary to perform their duties.
• Regular Monitoring: Systems are monitored for potential vulnerabilities or suspicious activity.

While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

Earldy retains personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When accounts are deleted or inactive, we remove or anonymize personal information wherever reasonably possible.

8. Your Rights

• Access: Request information about your personal data.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or business obligations.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used electronic format.
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact Earldy using the information below.

9. International Users

Earldy is a global platform. Local laws in your country may apply and affect your rights and how your data is processed. Your information may be transferred and processed in countries with different data protection laws, including the United States. Earldy remains committed to handling your information responsibly and according to this Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

• Updated policies take effect as soon as they are posted on the platform.
• Users will be notified of significant changes via email or platform notifications.
• We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

By continuing to use Earldy after updates are posted, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy, contact Earldy via our platform form or email: contact [at] earldy.com.