Misuse & privacy
Rentchecks.com is committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and
security of your personal data. As part of this commitment, the following
privacy principles govern our actions as they relate to the use of customer
information.
Accountability
Rentchecks.com is responsible for maintaining and protecting the personal
information under its control in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Identifying Purposes
The purposes for which personal information is collected will be identified
before or at the time the information is collected.
Consent
Knowledge and consent are required for the collection, use or disclosure of
personal information except where required or permitted by law.
Limiting Collection
The personal information collected must be limited to those details necessary
for the completion of Rentchecks.com services.
Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention
Personal information may only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it
was collected unless you have otherwise consented, or when it is required or
permitted by law. Personal information may only be retained for the period of
time required to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required
by law.
Safeguarding Customer Information
Personal information must be protected by security safeguards that are
appropriate to the sensitivity level of the information.
Openness
Rentchecks.com will make information available to our customers concerning the
policies and practices that apply to the management of personal data.
Customer Access
Upon request, an applicant shall be informed of the existence, use and
disclosure of their personal information, and shall be given access to it.
Applicants may verify the accuracy and completeness of the data held on record,
and may request that it be amended, if appropriate.
Handling Customer Complaints and Suggestions
Clients may direct any questions or enquiries with respect to the privacy
principles outlined above or about our practices by contacting:
Rentchecks.com.
(UK)
privacy@rentchecks.com
Rentchecks.com does not share its database with 3rd parties and does not
participate in spam e-mail programs. A copy of each search is stored by the
Credit Reference Agency selected to process the report.