Edmonton Room Finder - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Edmonton Room Finder ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our platform ("the Platform"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and password
• Profile information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile
• Listing information: Details about rooms you list, including address, photos, descriptions, and pricing
• Communication: Messages you exchange with other users through our Platform
• Feedback: Reviews, ratings, and other feedback you provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: How you interact with our Platform, including pages visited and features used
• Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Location data: General location information based on IP address or more precise location if you enable location services
• Cookies and similar technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process and manage your account registration
• To facilitate connections between room providers and seekers
• To improve and personalize your experience on our Platform
• To communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers
• To ensure the security and integrity of our Platform
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• To analyze usage patterns and trends to enhance our services

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Other users: When necessary to facilitate room rentals (e.g., sharing contact information between matched users)
• Service providers: Third parties that help us operate our Platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information
• We regularly review and update our security practices to enhance protection
• While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
• Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Platform

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. 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. Significant changes will be communicated through the Platform or via email. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact Information

Last Updated: May 2, 2025