Privacy Policy | OCNJ Weekly Rentals

Introduction

OCNJ Weekly Rentals ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Bob Idell Real Estate, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at ocnjweeklyrentals.com and use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a rental inquiry: Name, email address, phone number, travel dates, and preferences
Contact us: Name, email, phone, and message content
List a property: Property details, contact information, and ownership verification
Create an account: Name, email, and password
Subscribe to updates: Email address

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type
Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns
Location data: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and tracking: See our Cookies section below

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to your rental inquiries and property requests
Connect you with vacation rental properties in Ocean City, NJ
Process property listings and owner registrations
Send you relevant information about your inquiries
Improve our website and services
Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
Prevent fraud and ensure security
Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Property owners/managers: When you submit an inquiry, your contact information is shared with the relevant property owner or manager to facilitate your rental request
Service providers: Third parties who help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services)
Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality, including session management and security features.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, and user behavior. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies

We use Meta (Facebook) Pixel for advertising purposes. This helps us show relevant ads on social media platforms. You can control ad preferences through your Facebook ad settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure servers with restricted access
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection

However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your data
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Data portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at rentals@ocnjweeklyrentals.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:

OCNJ Weekly Rentals
Bob Idell Real Estate
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Email: rentals@ocnjweeklyrentals.com
Phone: (856) 207-1670