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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how RoommateNation collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use the site, create an account, post a profile, upload photos, or communicate with other members.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, profile details, roommate preferences, housing information, messages, and photos. We may also collect technical data such as device information, browser type, IP address, and basic usage information needed to operate and secure the service.

How We Use Information

We use information to provide the service, create and display member profiles, facilitate communication, improve search and matching features, maintain security, prevent abuse, troubleshoot issues, and respond to support requests.

Photos and Profile Content

Photos, profile descriptions, listing details, and similar content you choose to publish may be visible to other users of RoommateNation. Please avoid uploading sensitive personal information you do not want shared with potential roommates or housing seekers.

How Information Is Shared

We may share information with other members as part of the normal operation of the platform, with service providers who help us host or maintain RoommateNation, or when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of members or the platform.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain business records. We may delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed for those purposes.

Your Choices

You can update certain profile information from your account. If you no longer want to use the service, you may contact us regarding account access or removal requests. Some information may be retained where legally required or reasonably necessary for fraud prevention, safety, and recordkeeping.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards intended to protect information we maintain, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You use the service and submit information at your own risk.

Children's Privacy

RoommateNation is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in connection with the service.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page. Continued use of RoommateNation after updates are posted means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use the contact page on RoommateNation.