Effective Date: March 22, 2026
Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Seth Watte Properties (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website yoseth.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us or schedule a viewing
• Payment references when you submit rent via Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, credit/debit card, or check
• Rental application information submitted via our online form or paper application, including:
  • Personal identification (name, date of birth, Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, driver’s license, passport, or national ID)
  • Employment details, income verification, and supervisor references
  • Current and previous addresses with landlord references
  • Personal history disclosures (eviction, bankruptcy, criminal history)
  • Vehicle and pet information
  • Emergency contact details
  • Electronic signatures captured via our online application form
• Airbnb guest booking details when you reserve a vacation rental directly

Information Collected Automatically:

• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies for site functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process rental applications and manage lease agreements
• To process and track rent payments and booking reservations
• To communicate about property maintenance, lease renewals, and updates
• To schedule and confirm property viewings
• To respond to inquiries submitted via email, phone, or social media
• To improve our website, services, and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:

• Venmo (PayPal, Inc.) — payment processing
• Cash App (Block, Inc.) — payment processing
• PayPal (PayPal, Inc.) — payment processing
• Zelle (Early Warning Services, LLC) — payment processing via participating banks
• Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc.) — social media plugin and page feed
• Netlify — website hosting, form processing, and analytics
• Google Analytics (Google LLC) — anonymous website traffic analytics
• Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corporation) — session replay and heatmap analytics to improve site usability. Microsoft Clarity Privacy
• Airbnb — vacation rental bookings
• Signature Pad (open-source library) — electronic signature capture (processed client-side only)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies for:

• Remembering your accessibility preferences (text size, contrast, reduced motion)
• Basic website functionality and performance
• Third-party embedded content (Facebook plugin)
• Analytics services (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)

Specific Cookies & Storage:

• site_cookie_consent (localStorage) — stores your cookie consent preference (accept/reject). No expiration; persists until cleared by user.
• a11y-font-size (localStorage) — stores your chosen text size preference. No expiration.
• a11y-high-contrast (localStorage) — stores high contrast mode preference. No expiration.
• a11y-reduce-motion (localStorage) — stores reduced motion preference. No expiration.
• a11y-reading-guide (localStorage) — stores reading guide preference. No expiration.
• a11y-link-highlight (localStorage) — stores link highlighting preference. No expiration.
• yoseth-lang (localStorage) — stores your English/Spanish language preference. No expiration.
• _ga, _ga_* (cookies, set by Google Analytics) — used for anonymous analytics. Expiration: up to 2 years.
• _clck, _clsk (cookies, set by Microsoft Clarity) — used for session replay and heatmap analytics. Expiration: up to 1 year.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. You can clear localStorage via your browser’s developer tools or site settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

4a. localStorage

In addition to cookies, our website uses your browser’s localStorage to save accessibility preferences and language selection. localStorage data is stored entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear localStorage at any time through your browser settings without affecting core site functionality.

4b. Advertising (Google AdSense)

Our website may display advertisements served by Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the Internet. These cookies allow Google and its partners to deliver targeted advertisements to you.

• Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

We do not control the cookies set by Google AdSense or its advertising partners. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across websites.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS encryption on all pages
• Secure hosting through Netlify with security headers
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Sensitive Information & Rental Applications

Our online rental application collects sensitive personal information necessary for tenant screening, including:

• Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN: Used solely for background and credit checks. Transmitted over HTTPS encryption. Stored securely in Netlify’s form submission system with restricted access.
• Government-issued ID numbers: Driver’s license, passport, or national identification numbers used for identity verification.
• Electronic signatures: Captured as images via an in-browser signature pad. Transmitted securely and stored with your application.

This information is used exclusively for processing your rental application and is never sold, shared for marketing, or retained beyond the application review period unless a lease is executed. Applicants who prefer not to submit sensitive data online may use our printable paper application and deliver it in person or by mail.

7. International Applicants

We accept applications from individuals with international identification documents, including passports and national IDs from Mexico, Canada, and other countries. If you do not have a US Social Security Number, you may provide an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or leave the field blank on our application. Additional verification may be required.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Delete your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our contact form or call (208) 420-6328.

9. Idaho State Law Compliance

This policy complies with applicable Idaho state data privacy regulations. Idaho does not currently have a comprehensive state privacy law like CCPA or GDPR, but we voluntarily adhere to best practices for data protection and transparency. If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

• Contact: Use our online contact form or the message button on any page
• Phone: (208) 420-6328
• Mail: Seth Watte Properties, 3228 Spring Creek Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301