Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 3/1/2026

Split-a-Pad operates a membership-based rental housing service that provides private rooms within shared living spaces. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you apply for member.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to evaluate membership applications, manage rentals, and operate our business.

A. Personal Information

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Phone number
• Email address
• Government-issued ID information
• Social Security number (when required for background or credit checks)
• Employment information
• Income verification
• Emergency contact information

B. Financial Information

• Bank account details
• Payment card information
• Billing address
• Rental payment history

C. Background Screening Information

With your consent, we may obtain:

• Credit reports
• Criminal background checks
• Rental history verification

D. Website and Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages viewed
• Cookies and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process membership applications
• Conduct screening and eligibility reviews
• Draft and manage rental agreements
• Process rent payments and membership fees
• Communicate with members
• Provide maintenance and property services
• Enforce house rules and agreements
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Information

We may share your information with:

• Background and credit screening providers
• Payment processors
• Property management software providers
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
• Maintenance vendors (limited to necessary contact information)

All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no online system is completely secure. By using our services, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

• For the duration of your membership and tenancy
• As necessary to comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
• As required to resolve disputes or enforce agreements

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion (subject to legal limitations)
• Opt out of certain data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

[Insert Contact Email]

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features may not function properly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Split-a-Pad

[Mailing Address]

[City, State, Zip]

Email: [Insert Email Address]

Phone: [Insert Phone Number]