Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
Rent for Friends Ltd ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our platform.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following information:
- Account information: name, email address, and profile details you provide
- Listing data: property details, images, and location information submitted by hosts
- Booking data: dates, pricing, and communication between hosts and guests
- Referral data: invite codes and referral relationships
- Usage data: how you interact with the Platform, collected via cookies and analytics
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve the Platform
- Process bookings and facilitate communication between members
- Verify membership eligibility and manage the referral programme
- Send important account notifications
- Ensure the safety and security of our community
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with hosts or guests as necessary to facilitate bookings (e.g. your name and contact details with a host when you make a booking). We may also share data with service providers who help us operate the Platform.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and hosted on trusted cloud infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@rentforfriends.com.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to keep you signed in and to improve your experience. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Platform.
9. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at privacy@rentforfriends.com.