Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 11, 2025

YourNextLease ("Company", "we", "us" or "our") built the YourNextLease website and related services (the "Platform") to help users find and list short-term housing and subleases. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you:

  • Visit or use our Platform
  • Register or log in
  • Create, view, or respond to listings
  • Chat with other users
  • Upload images or other media
  • Interact with our customer support

By using or accessing the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

1Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Data

Name, email address, password (securely hashed), profile photo (optional)

Listing Data

Property title, description, rent, dates, location, preferences, contact details

Media

Photos you upload via Cloudinary

Messages

Chat content when communicating with other users

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

Pages visited, time stamps, actions taken, error logs

Device & Browser Data

IP address, device type, operating system, browser version

Analytics

Google Analytics events (pageviews, sign-ups, etc.)

1.3 Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies for session management and optional cookies for analytics. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2How We Use Your Information

We process your data to:

Operate & improve the Platform (authentication, listings, chat)
Communicate with you (emails about your listings, support responses)
Analyze usage to enhance features and fix bugs
Secure the Platform against abuse and fraud
Comply with legal obligations

3How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service Providers

Cloudinary (image hosting), Firebase (auth & database), Vercel (hosting), Google Analytics (analytics)

Legal Authorities

If required by law or to protect our rights

Business Transfers

In case of a merger or acquisition, subject to confidentiality

4Data Retention

Account & Profile Data

Retained until you delete your account

Listings & Messages

Retained for the duration you leave them active, plus 90 days after deletion

Analytics & Logs

Aggregated/anonymous data retained indefinitely; raw logs kept up to 6 months

5Your Rights & Choices

5.1 Access & Correction

You can view or update your profile and listing data at any time by logging into Profile → Account Settings.

5.2 Deletion

To delete your account and associated data, go to Profile → Delete Account or email info@yournextlease.com. We will process your request within 30 days; some data may remain in backups for up to 90 days.

5.3 Marketing Opt-Out

You may opt out of non-transactional emails by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any marketing email.

6Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures:

Encryption for data in transit (HTTPS)
Hashed passwords (bcrypt)
Access controls on our databases and servers

However, no system is impervious to attack; please share only information you're comfortable with publicly.

7Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have erroneously collected information of a minor, please contact us at support@yournextlease.com for prompt deletion.

8International Transfers

Our servers and service providers may be located outside your country. By using the Platform, you consent to transfer of your information to the United States, where our data processors operate.

9Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We'll post the new version here with a revised "Last updated" date. Significant changes will also be announced via email when possible.

10Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact us:

YourNextLease

Email: info@yournextlease.com