Privacy Policy for "What The Rent?!" Chrome Extension
Last updated: 07/10/2025
Important: This privacy policy applies only to the "What The Rent?!" Chrome extension. By using this extension, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Extension Purpose: This Chrome extension provides estimated energy costs and safety information for apartment listings on StreetEasy.com. It operates by analyzing publicly available listing information to generate estimates and safety assessments.
Information Collection and Use
Data We May Access
When you use this extension on StreetEasy.com, we may access:
- Property Information: The address and room count of the apartment listing you are viewing
- Page Content: Publicly visible information from the StreetEasy listing page
Note: We do not collect, store, or process any personal information about you, including but not limited to your name, email address, browsing history, or any other personally identifiable information.
How Information is Used
Any information accessed by the extension is used exclusively for:
- Generating energy cost estimates for the specific property being viewed
- Providing neighborhood safety assessments based on publicly available data
- Enabling route planning features when requested by the user
Data Processing and Retention
- No Permanent Storage: We do not permanently store any data accessed by the extension
- Temporary Processing: Information is processed in real-time for immediate use only
- No User Profiles: We do not create or maintain user profiles or accounts
- No Tracking: We do not track your browsing activity or usage patterns
Third-Party Services and APIs
To provide our services, the extension may interact with:
Our Infrastructure
- Backend Services: Our own servers for processing energy and safety calculations
- Route Planning Interface: Our hosted route planning tool for navigation features
External Services
The extension may utilize services provided by third parties, including but not limited to:
- Mapping and navigation services
- Public data APIs for safety and crime information
- Web development frameworks and libraries
These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not:
- Sell, rent, or monetize any data
- Share data with advertisers or marketing companies
- Use data for purposes unrelated to the extension's functionality
- Use data for creditworthiness assessments or lending purposes
- Disclose data to law enforcement except as required by applicable law
User Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your use of this extension:
- Uninstall: You may uninstall the extension at any time
- Disable: You may disable the extension for specific websites or globally
- No Account Required: No registration or account creation is required
- No Data to Access: Since we don't store personal data, there is no personal information to access, modify, or delete
Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect any data transmitted through our services. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
This extension is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
This extension may be used by individuals worldwide. By using this extension, you consent to the processing of information in accordance with this privacy policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the extension after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.
Limitation of Liability
This extension is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this extension or the information provided through it.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email:
krishivseth05@gmail.com
sanchitbansal2019@gmail.com
snowxkang@gmail.com
Disclaimer: This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Users should consult with legal professionals for specific legal questions.
By using this extension, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this privacy policy.