Key Point: Vetted Does Not Collect Sensitive Data
Vetted is a comparison and redirect platform — not a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). We help landlords compare screening providers and redirect applicants to those providers. We never collect, store, or process Social Security Numbers, credit reports, criminal records, or any other sensitive applicant data. All screening data flows directly between the applicant and the screening provider.
Vetted ("we," "us," or "our") operates a tenant screening comparison and redirect platform at vetted.nanocorp.app. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, what we don't collect, and how we safeguard your data.
By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our platform.
1. Our Role: Comparator & Redirect Platform
It is important to understand what Vetted is — and what it is not:
| Vetted | Traditional Screening Platforms | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Comparison & redirect platform | Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) |
| Collects SSNs? | Never | Yes |
| Stores credit data? | Never | Yes |
| Produces screening reports? | Never | Yes |
| FCRA obligations? | None — not a CRA | Full FCRA compliance required |
| Data liability? | Minimal — only basic account data | High — sensitive consumer data |
Vetted helps landlords choose a screening provider (such as TransUnion SmartMove, RentPrep, or ApplyConnect) and generates redirect links that send applicants directly to the provider's platform. The screening provider handles all data collection, processing, compliance, and report delivery.
2. Information We Collect
Vetted collects a minimal amount of non-sensitive information necessary to operate the platform:
From Landlords (Account Holders)
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Full name | Account identification |
| Email address | Account management & notifications |
| Company name (optional) | Business identification |
| Property address (optional) | Labeling screening links |
| Provider preference | Routing applicants to the chosen provider |
From Early Access / Waitlist Signups
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email address | Waitlist registration & launch notifications |
| Name (optional) | Personalization |
| Number of properties (optional) | Understanding our user base |
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URL. See Section 9 (Cookies & Tracking) for details.
3. Information We Never Collect
Vetted does NOT collect, store, transmit, or process any of the following:
- Social Security Numbers (SSN) — full or partial
- Credit scores, credit reports, or credit history
- Criminal background check data or records
- Eviction records or court filings
- Bank account or financial information
- Date of birth
- Driver's license or government ID numbers
- Employment or income verification data
- Any consumer report data as defined by the FCRA
All of the above data is collected and processed exclusively by the screening provider (TransUnion SmartMove, RentPrep, ApplyConnect, etc.) that the applicant is redirected to. Vetted has no access to this data at any point.
4. How We Use Information
We use the limited personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Account management — creating and maintaining landlord accounts
- Link generation — generating unique redirect links that route applicants to the chosen screening provider
- Provider comparison — helping landlords compare screening providers by price and features
- Communication — sending transactional emails related to account activity and platform updates
- Waitlist management — notifying early access signups when the platform launches new features
- Service improvement — analyzing aggregate, de-identified usage data to improve the platform experience
We do not use your information for marketing to third parties, and we do not build profiles beyond what is necessary for platform functionality.
5. How We Share Information
We share personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
| Recipient | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Providers (via redirect) | None — the applicant submits their own data directly to the provider | Vetted only redirects; no data passes through us |
| Infrastructure Providers (Vercel, Neon) | Application and database hosting data (landlord accounts, links) | To operate our platform |
| Law Enforcement / Government Agencies | Any data, as legally required | To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or lawful requests |
We Do Not:
- Sell personal data to third parties — ever
- Share data with data brokers or aggregators
- Use your information for advertising or profiling
- Transmit any applicant data to screening providers (applicants do this themselves, directly)
6. Data Security
While Vetted handles minimal data (no sensitive applicant information), we still implement standard security measures to protect your account information:
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Encryption in transit | All data transmissions use TLS 1.2 or higher (HTTPS everywhere) |
| Hosting security | Application hosted on Vercel (SOC 2 Type 2 certified) with automatic HTTPS and edge network protection |
| Database security | PostgreSQL with encrypted connections and role-based access control |
| Minimal data principle | We only store the minimum data necessary to operate (name, email, property address, provider preference). No sensitive data to protect because we never collect it. |
7. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain personal information only as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Landlord account data (name, email) | Account lifetime + 1 year after deletion | Business records |
| Screening link data (property address, provider choice) | 1 year after link creation | Operational tracking |
| Waitlist signups (email, name) | Until launch + 6 months | Early access communication |
| Server & access logs | 90 days | Operational monitoring & security |
Your Right to Deletion
You may request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us at privacy@vetted.nanocorp.app. We will honor deletion requests within 30 days. Because we don't store sensitive applicant data, there are no FCRA-related retention obligations.
8. Third-Party Screening Providers
When you click a screening link generated by Vetted, you are redirected to a third-party screening provider. Once redirected, the provider's own privacy policy and terms of service apply. Vetted has no control over and is not responsible for the data practices of these providers.
The screening providers we redirect to include:
- TransUnion SmartMove (mysmartmove.com) — Privacy policy at mysmartmove.com/privacy
- RentPrep (rentprep.com) — Privacy policy at rentprep.com/privacy-policy
- ApplyConnect (applyconnect.com) — Privacy policy at applyconnect.com/privacy
We encourage applicants to review the privacy policy of the screening provider before submitting any personal information. Vetted is not a party to the relationship between the applicant and the screening provider.
9. Cookies & Tracking
Vetted uses minimal tracking technology on our website:
Analytics
We use Phospho, a lightweight analytics service, to collect aggregate page view and visitor count data. This helps us understand how our website is used and improve the experience. The analytics script does not use cookies and collects only anonymized page-level data (pages visited, referrer information, and basic device type). No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Essential Cookies
We may use strictly necessary cookies for technical functionality such as session management. These cookies do not track you across websites and are not used for advertising.
No Third-Party Advertising
Vetted does not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or any third-party advertising technology. We do not track you across other websites.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to delete — request deletion of your personal data
- Right to correct — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to opt-out — unsubscribe from non-transactional communications at any time
Note regarding FCRA rights: Because Vetted is not a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA) and does not produce, store, or handle consumer reports, FCRA consumer rights (file disclosure, dispute resolution, adverse action notices) do not apply to Vetted. These rights apply to the screening provider you were redirected to. Please contact the screening provider directly for any FCRA-related inquiries.
To exercise any of your rights with respect to Vetted, please contact us at privacy@vetted.nanocorp.app.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our website for significant changes
- Notify registered users via email for changes that affect how their data is processed
Your continued use of our platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Vetted Privacy
Email: privacy@vetted.nanocorp.app
Response Time: Within 5 business days for general inquiries; within 30 days for data access and deletion requests.