PRIVACY POLICY

IndyHaus Ventures LLC d/b/a Steele Ventures
Effective Date: 06/05/2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Steele Ventures collects, uses, and safeguards personal information. Steele Ventures is the registered trade name of IndyHaus Ventures LLC, an Indiana limited liability company.

1. Information We Collect:

We may collect the following information through our website, contact forms, and rental applications:

  • Name, phone number, email address, home address

  • Employment and income information

  • Social Security Number (SSN) and government-issued ID

  • Date of birth and rental history

  • IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies

2. Use of Information:

We use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to inquiries about rentals or investment opportunities

  • Process tenant applications and verify identity

  • Conduct background and credit checks

  • Report rental payment history to credit bureaus (when applicable)

  • Improve our website performance and security

  • Send newsletters and service updates (only with your consent)

3. Collection and Use of SSNs and Sensitive Data:

Steele Ventures may collect your Social Security Number and other sensitive information during the rental application process. This data is used strictly for:

  • Identity verification

  • Credit and background screening

  • Reporting rental payment activity to credit bureaus (where applicable)

All sensitive data is transmitted using secure, encrypted methods and stored in compliance with federal and state data protection regulations. Access is limited to authorized personnel and trusted third-party vendors acting on our behalf. We will never sell or share your SSN for unrelated or marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information:

We may share your information with:

  • Background check and credit reporting agencies

  • Property maintenance and repair contractors

  • Technology vendors and hosting providers

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data Security:

We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge this risk.

6. Cookies and Tracking:

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymized usage data and improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

7. Your Rights:

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at hello@steeleventures.org. Requests regarding SSN usage or credit reporting will be verified prior to any action.