Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Habitooo, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform, website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, "Services").

By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile photo, phone number, and professional details
• Profile Information: Bio, professional category, social media links, and company information
• Space Listings: Photos, descriptions, location, pricing, and amenities for Hosts
• Communications: Messages between users, support inquiries, and feedback
• Reviews and Ratings: Content you post about spaces or other users

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, search queries, and interaction patterns
• Location Data: General location based on IP address; precise location only with your permission
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Login: If you sign in with Google or other providers, we receive profile information they share
• Referrals: Information about you from users who invite you to the platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate connections between Hosts and Guests
• Process bookings and communications
• Send you updates, notifications, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Personalize your experience and show relevant content
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Provide customer support

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

4.1 Other Users

• Your profile information is visible to other Habitooo users
• Hosts can see Guest information necessary for bookings
• Guests can see Host information and space details

4.2 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or property.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and employee training

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@habitooo.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our Services
• Improve performance and user experience
• Provide relevant content and features

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as Google authentication). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children 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, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our platform or sending you an email. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@habitooo.com
Website: www.habitooo.com