Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how RealSerious.com, a service of AmerUSA Corporation of Florida ("AmerUSA," "we," "our," or "us"), collects, uses, and discloses information when you access or use this web site. By using this web site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
The Information We Collect
AmerUSA collects information that you voluntarily provide when you register for an account, submit an application, initiate a screening request, complete forms, contact customer support, or otherwise interact with this web site. This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, billing information, and other information you choose to provide.
When you are invited to complete a tenant screening request, certain personal information may be collected and transmitted through this platform for the purpose of identity verification and report generation by third-party consumer reporting agencies. AmerUSA does not independently authenticate identities or generate consumer reports.
Consumer Reports and Third-Party Data Sources
AmerUSA is not a consumer reporting agency as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"). Any consumer reports, credit reports, criminal background reports, or similar screening reports made available through this web site are prepared and furnished exclusively by independent third-party consumer reporting agencies, including TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc., pursuant to their own terms and privacy policies.
AmerUSA may also display or format eviction records, criminal case information, or public record data obtained from third-party data providers. AmerUSA does not create, verify, update, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such data and does not control the underlying source information.
How We Use Information
AmerUSA uses the information collected through this web site to operate and improve the platform, facilitate screening requests at the direction of landlords or property managers, process payments, provide customer support, communicate with users, comply with legal obligations, and maintain the security and integrity of our systems.
AmerUSA does not use personal information to make rental, credit, employment, or eligibility decisions.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
AmerUSA does not sell personal information. We may share information with third parties only as necessary to provide services through this web site, including with consumer reporting agencies, data providers, payment processors, hosting providers, and service vendors who perform services on our behalf and are subject to confidentiality obligations.
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of AmerUSA, our users, or others.
Data Security
AmerUSA maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Sensitive information transmitted through this web site is protected using industry-standard security technologies. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and AmerUSA cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Usage Data
AmerUSA uses cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, maintain sessions, and understand how users interact with the web site. These technologies help improve performance and user experience and do not, by themselves, identify individual users. You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences; however, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Web Sites
This web site may contain links to third-party web sites. AmerUSA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Updating or Correcting Information
You may update certain account information by logging into your account where available. AmerUSA cannot modify or correct information contained in consumer reports. Requests to dispute or obtain copies of consumer reports must be directed to the applicable consumer reporting agency.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
AmerUSA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this web site and will become effective upon posting. Continued use of the web site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Policy Regarding Children
This web site is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age. AmerUSA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.