Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Patio.

Patio is a platform that enables users to rent tools from each other. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

By using Patio, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile information
• Contact details

2. Transaction & Payment Information

Payments on Patio are processed by Stripe.

We may receive limited information related to transactions, including:

• Payment status
• Transaction amounts
• Partial payment details (e.g., last 4 digits)

We do not store full credit card details.

3. Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with Patio:

• Pages visited
• Features used
• Interactions with listings

4. Device & Technical Data

We may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system

5. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform.

Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the platform
• Facilitate rentals and transactions
• Process payments and payouts
• Improve user experience
• Detect fraud and ensure safety
• Communicate with users

How We Share Your Information

Service Providers

We share data with:

• Stripe (payments and payouts)
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google)

Other Users

We may share limited information necessary to complete rentals, such as:

• Profile information
• Transaction-related details

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

Data Retention

We retain data as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes

Your Rights

You may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct or delete your data
• Withdraw consent

Contact: legal@patio.so

Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Maintain sessions
• Analyze usage
• Improve performance

Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards, but no system is completely secure.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time.

Contact

Email: legal@patio.so