Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

OakStone Properties (“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 services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms
  • Submit a rental application
  • Schedule a property viewing
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number, mailing address)
  • Employment and income information (for rental applications)
  • References and rental history
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Process rental applications
  • Schedule property viewings
  • Send you information about available properties (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., tenant screening services, payment processors)
  • Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business partners with your consent

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

Tenant Screening

If you submit a rental application, we may use third-party tenant screening services to verify your information. These services have their own privacy policies.

Payment Processing

Application fees and other payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe). We do not store your payment card information.

Analytics

We may use analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your use of our website.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy 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.

Contact Us

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

OakStone Properties

This privacy policy template is provided for informational purposes. Consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with applicable laws.