Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Rental Agency Finder ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

1. Introduction

Rental Agency Finder is operated by Yanni Papoutsis, a sole proprietor based in Greece. We provide a directory platform where renters can discover, compare, and review rental agencies across Europe.

This policy covers all personal data we collect through our website at rentalagencyfinder.com and any related services. We take your privacy seriously and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you submit a review through our review form, we collect:

• Your name (displayed publicly with your review)
• Your email address (not displayed publicly; used only for verification and contact purposes)
• Review content (rating, title, body text, pros, cons)
• Rental details (agency name, city, rental type)
• Recommendation status (whether you'd recommend the agency)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Browsing data via cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section)
• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• Page visited and time spent on each page
• Referrer information (how you arrived at our site)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Publishing reviews: To display your review publicly on our site (your name and review content, but not your email)
• Verification: To verify that your review is legitimate and you are a real user
• Communication: To contact you about your review or to respond to inquiries
• Service improvement: To understand how visitors use our site and improve our platform
• Legal compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

We do not sell your data to third parties, and we do not use your information for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly consented.

4. Data Storage and Security

Where we store your data: Your personal data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted by Supabase, which is EU-based and complies with GDPR requirements.

How we protect your data: We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure database access controls, and regular security updates. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We do our best to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your email address is never displayed publicly and is only used for verification and internal communication purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., form submission, navigation)
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices (e.g., language, display preferences)
• Performance cookies: Help us understand how you use the site to improve our platform

Managing cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of our site may not function properly.

We do not currently use third-party analytics or tracking services, though we may add analytics in the future. Any such addition will be disclosed with an updated privacy policy.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party service:

• Google Fonts: We load typefaces from Google Fonts CDN. Google may collect minimal technical data about your connection (IP address, user agent). For details, see Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not use third-party advertising networks, social media pixels, or other tracking services that would profile you across the web.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are based in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to certain exceptions
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to object: You can object to certain types of processing

How to exercise your rights: To request any of the above, contact us at info@rentalagencyfinder.com with "Data Subject Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days of your request.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

• Review data (name, review content): Retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of our review platform
• Email addresses: Retained for 2 years from your last interaction, then deleted
• Browsing data / cookies: Retained for up to 1 year, then automatically deleted

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. Upon receiving a valid data deletion request, we will remove your email and associated personal identifiers within 30 days, though your published review content may remain anonymized.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately at info@rentalagencyfinder.com.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required, by obtaining your consent.

Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:

• Email: info@rentalagencyfinder.com
• Website: rentalagencyfinder.com
• Operator: Yanni Papoutsis, Greece

We will respond to any inquiries within 30 days of receipt.