Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5/12/2025


Introduction

Authority Property Management is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services. This policy applies to all individuals who interact with us, including tenants, landlords, and visitors to our website.


Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information to provide our property management services. The categories of personal information we collect include:

  • Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, email address.
  • Identification Information: Driver’s license number, social security number (for background checks).
  • Financial Information: Bank account details for rent payments, credit card information.
  • Property Information: Property address, unit number.
  • Communication Records: Emails, phone calls, text messages.
  • Other Information: Rental history, employment information, references.

We may also collect information through automatic data collection technologies, such as cookies, pixel tags, and web beacons, when you visit our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit.


How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide property management services, including screening tenants, collecting rent, and maintaining properties.
  • To communicate with you about your property, account, or our services.
  • To comply with legal obligations, such as conducting background checks and reporting taxes.
  • To improve our services and operations.
  • To market our services to you, with your consent.


Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

  • Service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as background check companies, payment processors, and maintenance services.
  • Government agencies, as required by law.
  • Other parties in connection with a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition.
  • To protect our rights, such as in legal disputes.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.


Your California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, sell, or share about you.
  • The right to delete personal information that we have collected from you.
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (not applicable, as we do not sell personal information).
  • The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.


How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please submit a request to:

  • Authority Property Management
  • Attn: Privacy Officer
  • [Insert Address]
  • Email: [Insert Email]
  • Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to your request within 45 days.


Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with our legal obligations. For tenants, this typically means during the tenancy and for a period afterward to handle any disputes or legal requirements. After that, we may retain aggregated or de-identified information for analytical purposes.


Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about how you use our site. This information helps us improve our services and user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.


Do Not Track

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals. We are monitoring developments in this area and may make changes in the future.


Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date at the top of this page.


Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:


  • Authority Property Management
  • Attn: Privacy Officer
  • 2663 Victor Ave. Redding, CA. 96002
  • Email: Info@authoritypm.com
  • Phone: 530-410-6085