Effective Date: July 1, 2025
SuiteMatch Inc. (“SuiteMatch,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our platform and services (“Services”).
This policy is designed to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use SuiteMatch:
- Account Information – name, email address, phone number, and password.
- Property Listing Information – for landlords: property address, description, rental price, photos, and availability.
- Rental Application Information – for renters: employment details, rental history, references, and any documents you voluntarily submit.
- Communications – messages sent through our platform between landlords and renters.
- Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device type, and usage patterns (collected automatically for security and performance purposes).
We do not collect or store credit card, debit card, or banking information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Create and manage your SuiteMatch account.
- Connect renters with landlords of the properties they are applying to.
- Facilitate communication between renters and landlords.
- Verify the integrity and accuracy of listings and applications.
- Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or other unlawful activities.
- Comply with legal requirements.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We collect and use your information only for purposes a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, as permitted under PIPEDA. These purposes include fulfilling our services, meeting legal obligations, and ensuring the security of our platform.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We only share your personal information in the following situations:
- With Landlords – if you apply to a property, your application and provided information will be shared only with the landlord of that specific property.
- With Legal Authorities – when required by law, court order, or to investigate fraud, harassment, or other unlawful activity.
- With Your Consent – in all other cases, we will seek your explicit consent before sharing.
We do not share your information with marketing companies, unrelated service providers, or any unrelated third parties.
5. Data Storage & Security
We store personal information securely using industry-standard encryption and access controls. While no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
For sensitive information submitted as part of a rental application (such as employment details, references, and ID documents), we:
- Share it only with the landlord of the property you applied to.
- Permanently delete it from our systems after it is transmitted to the landlord.
If your account is closed, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are legally required to retain it.
7. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections if your information is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Withdraw your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your information (subject to legal or contractual restrictions).
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we have not handled your information in compliance with PIPEDA.
To make a request, contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve platform functionality and security. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect certain features.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can reach us at:
SuiteMatch Inc.
Email: support@suitematch.ca
Toronto, Ontario, Canada