Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 8, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to UniPlace. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
UniPlace ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile photo (if provided through Google authentication)
2.2 Listing Information
When you create a sublet listing, we collect:
- Property location (address, city)
- Rental price and terms
- Property descriptions and photos
- Availability dates
2.3 Usage Data
We may automatically collect certain information about how you interact with our platform, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time and date of your visit
2.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you use UniPlace. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our service and your experience, remember your preferences, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
2.5 Communications
We may monitor and review messages sent through our platform's messaging system to ensure a safe and respectful environment and to prevent misuse of our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and maintain your account
- Display your sublet listings
- Allow other users to view and contact you about listings
- Improve our services and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Potentially develop advisory features based on aggregate listing data
- Communicate with you about your account or listings
- Send you marketing communications about our services and features
- Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
- Monitor and review communications to maintain a safe environment
4. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and as required to comply with our legal obligations. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, though we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
6. Third-Party Authentication
We use Google OAuth for authentication purposes. When you choose to sign in using Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo as permitted by Google's API and your consent settings. We do not receive or store your Google password.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. Depending on your location, you may also have additional rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
UniPlace is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date, and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy frequently to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].