RentPulse Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

1. Introduction

RentPulse ("we", "our", or "the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that helps users find rental properties in Ireland. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Extension.

2. Information We Collect

RentPulse is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information:

• Search Preferences: Your rental search criteria (location, price range, property type, etc.) are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API.
• Usage Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics such as feature usage and extension installations. This data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.
• Email Addresses (Optional): If you choose to subscribe to email updates, we collect and store your email address.
• Notification Settings: Your preferences for how and when you receive alerts are stored locally.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide rental property alerts based on your preferences
• Improve the Extension's functionality and user experience
• Send email notifications (only if you opt in)
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features

4. Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Your search preferences and notification settings are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's encrypted storage API and are never transmitted to our servers.
• Supabase Database: If you subscribe to email updates, your email address is securely stored in our Supabase database with industry-standard encryption and access controls.
• Data Retention Period: Email addresses are stored while your subscription is active and for 30 days after deletion requests to ensure complete removal. Local browser data is retained until you uninstall the Extension or clear browser data.
• Security Measures: All data transmitted to Supabase uses TLS encryption. Database access is restricted and monitored.
• No Server-Side Scraping: The Extension scans rental listings locally in your browser. We do not perform server-side scraping or store scraped data.

5. Third-Party Services

RentPulse uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For anonymous usage analytics. Google Analytics may use cookies. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
• Supabase: Our secure hosting provider that processes email subscription data on our behalf. Supabase does not use your data for any other purpose. Learn more at Supabase Privacy Policy.
• Property Listing Sites: The Extension accesses publicly available property listing websites to find rental listings. We do not control these sites' privacy practices.

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is never shared with advertisers or marketing companies.

We only share data with:

• Service Providers: Supabase (hosting provider) and Google Analytics (analytics provider) process data solely to operate the Extension on our behalf
• Legal Authorities: Only if required by law or to protect our legal rights

7. Your Rights and Data Deletion

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: View all search preferences stored locally in the Extension settings
• Delete Search Preferences: Clear all locally stored data by uninstalling the Extension or using Chrome's "Clear browsing data" feature
• Unsubscribe from Emails: Click the unsubscribe link in any email notification or disable email alerts in Extension settings
• Request Data Deletion: Email support@rentpulse.ie to request complete deletion of your email address from our database. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
• Export Your Data: Contact support@rentpulse.ie to receive a copy of your stored email subscription data

How to Delete Your Data:

1. Local data: Uninstall the Extension or clear Chrome browsing data
2. Email subscription: Email support@rentpulse.ie with subject "Delete My Data"
3. We will confirm deletion within 30 days

8. Cookies and Tracking

RentPulse does not use cookies for tracking purposes. Google Analytics may use cookies for anonymous usage statistics. You can disable Google Analytics tracking through your browser settings or by using browser extensions that block analytics.

9. Children's Privacy

RentPulse is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Data Retention

• Local browser data is retained until you uninstall the Extension or clear browser data
• Email addresses are retained while your subscription is active and for 30 days after deletion requests
• Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics retention policies (14 months by default)

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in servers located outside Ireland (Supabase uses AWS infrastructure in the EU region). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with GDPR requirements.

RentPulse is not affiliated with any property listing service.