Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Rent Ireland ("we", "us", "our") operates this website and related services. We act as a data controller for personal data processed through this platform.

Legal entity: [Insert legal business name]
Registered address: [Insert registered office address]
Company number: [Insert CRO number] (if applicable)
VAT number: [Insert VAT number] (if applicable)

Contact: support@rentireland.ie

Data protection contact/DPO (if appointed):privacy@rentireland.ie

2. Personal data we collect

Depending on how you use the service, we may collect:

• Account details (name, email address, account role)
• Profile details (such as tenant profile message)
• Listing details submitted by landlords
• Enquiry content and related contact details
• Technical and usage data (logs, security and diagnostic information)

3. Why we process your data and legal bases

We process personal data under the GDPR on one or more of these legal bases:

• Performance of a contract, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (account and core platform services)
• Legitimate interests, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (platform security, fraud prevention, service improvement)
• Legal obligation, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR (where required by law)
• Consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (where specifically requested, e.g. optional tracking technologies)

4. How we use your data

• To create and manage user accounts
• To publish and manage property listings
• To send enquiries and contact information between users
• To secure the platform and investigate misuse
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Recipients of personal data

We may share data with service providers that support hosting, authentication, payments, and infrastructure operations. We may also disclose data where legally required.

6. International data transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we use appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, as required by GDPR.

7. Children

This service is not directed at children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

8. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, and dispute-resolution requirements.

9. Your data protection rights

Under GDPR, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase data (in certain circumstances)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise rights, contact support@rentireland.ie.

You also have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing where this produces legal or similarly significant effects, except where permitted by law.

10. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies in line with Irish ePrivacy rules. Non-essential cookies require consent before use. Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where needed to provide core site functionality.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and any cookie controls we provide.

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle personal data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland):www.dataprotection.ie.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.