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Grade F

Buildium Privacy Policy

RealPage Subsidiary | Last reviewed: January 2026

RealPage Ownership: Buildium is owned by RealPage, facing DOJ antitrust investigation. Your tenant data flows into RealPage's ecosystem, including rent-pricing algorithms and cross-platform screening databases.

Privacy Summary

Buildium's RealPage ownership means your tenant data doesn't stay in one place. Information flows across RealPage's suite of products, feeding into rent-pricing algorithms, screening databases, and cross-platform analytics. This extensive data sharing creates one of the most problematic privacy situations in property management.

Data Collection Overview

Data Type Collected Shared Sold
Social Security Number Yes RealPage Screening No
Rent Payment History Yes RealPage Ecosystem Pricing algorithms
Credit Information Yes Cross-Platform No
Eviction Records Yes Screening Networks Screening services
Income Verification Yes RealPage Analytics No

Key Privacy Concerns

RealPage Ecosystem Data Sharing

Your tenant data flows throughout RealPage's extensive product ecosystem. This includes rent-setting algorithms, market analytics, and screening databases used by thousands of landlords nationwide.

Rent-Pricing Algorithm Input

Your payment data and rental history feed into RealPage's controversial rent-pricing algorithms. This data helps landlords coordinate pricing, potentially contributing to rent increases across markets.

Cross-Platform Tenant Profiles

RealPage builds comprehensive tenant profiles across all its platforms. Your history at a Buildium property affects your profile at any property using RealPage products—potentially thousands of landlords.

Limited Data Access Rights

Despite collecting extensive data, Buildium/RealPage provides limited mechanisms for tenants to access, correct, or delete their information from the ecosystem.

The RealPage Data Ecosystem

How your data flows through RealPage:

  • Application data feeds screening databases
  • Payment history informs rent-pricing algorithms
  • Eviction data shared across all RealPage platforms
  • Income data used for market analytics
  • Tenant profiles persist indefinitely across ecosystem