Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Project Roomate ("we," "our," or "the Platform") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account.
• Profile Information: Age, gender, occupation, bio, profile photo, and lifestyle preferences (sleep schedule, cleanliness, noise tolerance, etc.).
• Listing Information: Room details, rent amount, location (city and area), amenities, and photos you upload.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions with listings and other users.
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and device identifiers for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account and provide our roommate matching services.
• To calculate compatibility scores based on your lifestyle preferences.
• To show relevant listings based on your location and search preferences.
• To facilitate communication between room seekers and offerers through our invite system.
• To improve the Platform, fix bugs, and develop new features.
• To send important notifications about your account, invites, and Platform updates.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your public profile information (name, age, occupation, lifestyle preferences) is visible to other users browsing listings. Your contact details are only shared after both parties accept an invite.
• Service Providers: We use Supabase for authentication and data storage. Your data is processed in accordance with their privacy policies.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. This includes using Supabase's Row Level Security (RLS) policies to ensure users can only access data they are authorized to see. Private information such as your exact address is only visible to you.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
• Update or correct your profile information through the Dashboard.
• Delete your account and associated data by contacting us at support@projectroomate.in.
• Opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

7. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze Platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: support@projectroomate.in
• Phone: +91 7838611110