Privacy Policy — HomeyStudents
Last Updated: [Add Date]
Welcome to HomeyStudents (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website or use our services.
By using HomeyStudents, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
When you use our website or submit a listing, we may collect:
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Full Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Property Details (Hostel, Room, PG, House, etc.)
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Location & Address
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Images You Upload
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Pricing & Availability
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Description of Your Listing
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Any information you submit through forms or contact channels
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit HomeyStudents, we may automatically collect:
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IP Address
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Browser type & version
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Device information
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on the website
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Cookies and tracking data
This helps us improve performance and provide a better user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for:
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Creating and publishing listings
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Connecting students with property owners
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Contacting you regarding inquiries
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Improving our platform and services
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Verifying and moderating listings
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Sending updates, notifications, or promotional messages
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Protecting our platform from fraud or misuse
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
However, we may share information:
3.1 With Students & Users
When you list a property, certain information (such as your provided contact details, price, and location) becomes publicly visible.
3.2 With Service Providers
We may share data with trusted third parties such as:
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Hosting providers
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Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Email or SMS services
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Payment processors (if applicable)
All service providers follow strict confidentiality rules.
3.3 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by:
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Court order
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Law enforcement
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Government authorities
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To protect our legal rights
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
HomeyStudents uses cookies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Save your preferences
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Analyze website traffic
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Personalize your experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
5. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from:
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Unauthorized access
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Loss or misuse
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Modification or destruction
Although we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request corrections
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Request deletion of your data
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Withdraw consent
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Disable cookies
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Request copies of your submitted data
To request these, contact us at:
📧 [Add your support email]
7. Listings Posted on HomeyStudents
When you post an accommodation listing:
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Your listing becomes public
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Students can contact you directly
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We may verify the listing for accuracy
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We may remove any listing that violates our policies
You are responsible for ensuring your listing information is accurate and lawful.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
HomeyStudents is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a request, contact us: