Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Growth Estate Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our Ontario Landlord application.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and property management details you provide when joining our waitlist or creating an account.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and app, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Property Data: Information about your rental properties and tenants that you choose to input into the application.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and manage your account
• Communicate with you about updates, offers, and support
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Comply with legal obligations, including Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act requirements
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including AES-256 encryption for data storage and SSL/TLS for data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial legislation, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@growthestate.ca.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. We also use analytics tools, including PostHog, to understand how users interact with our website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@growthestate.ca
Company: Growth Estate Inc.