Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At InRent, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. We comply with Botswana's Data Protection Act of 2018 and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

Name and contact details
Email address and phone number
University affiliation
Profile picture (optional)
Payment information (processed securely)

2.2 Property-Related Information

Property details and photos
Viewing preferences
Communication history
Saved properties

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services
To process your property viewing requests
To communicate with you about your account
To send you important updates and notifications
To improve our services and user experience
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Protection Rights

Under Botswana's data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Right	Description
Access	You can request a copy of your personal data
Rectification	You can request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure	You can request deletion of your data
Restriction	You can request limitation of data processing
Portability	You can request transfer of your data
Objection	You can object to data processing

5. Data Security

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

Encryption of sensitive data
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
Secure data storage and transmission
Regular staff training on data protection

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information as specified in their respective privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@inrent.co.bw
Phone: +267 XXX XXX XXX
Address: [Your Business Address], Gaborone, Botswana