Privacy Policy

RoommateAds.com ("RoommateAds," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website roommateads.com (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account, post a listing, or contact us, you may provide:

• Name and display name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Listing details including location, rent amount, photos, and roommate preferences
• Messages sent through the Site
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral source
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the Site
• Display your listings to other users
• Facilitate communication between users
• Send you service-related notifications (e.g., messages about your listings)
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• Improve our Site and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public listings: Information you include in a listing (title, description, location, photos, preferences) is publicly visible to all Site visitors.
• Messages: When you message a poster, your name and email are shared with the recipient so they can reply.
• Service providers: We may share information with third-party providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., email delivery, hosting).
• Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request.
• Safety: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of RoommateAds, our users, or the public.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Listing data is retained for the duration of the listing plus a reasonable period afterward. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at webmaster@roommateads.com.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted password storage and secure server infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at webmaster@roommateads.com.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. 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 Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

RoommateAds.com
Email: webmaster@roommateads.com