Introduction
At CoHabby, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services to find compatible housemates.
Please read this policy carefully. By using CoHabby, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access the application.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly when you create an account, complete your profile, take our compatibility quizzes, browse listings, and communicate with potential housemates.
Profile Information
This includes your name, email address, date of birth, gender, photos, bio, and location preferences. You also provide housing preferences, lifestyle details (sleep schedule, cleanliness, guests policy), career information, interests, and personality quiz responses used for compatibility matching.
Usage & Interaction Data
We automatically collect information about how you use CoHabby, including profiles viewed, synergy scores unlocked, listings saved, messages exchanged, and searches performed.
Device & Technical Information
We collect device type, operating system, app version, unique device identifiers, and general location data to provide and improve our services.
Payment Information
If you subscribe to premium features, payment processing is handled securely by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store). We do not directly store your credit card or payment details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide a safe, personalized housemate-finding experience:
- Create and maintain your account and profile
- Calculate synergy scores and provide compatible housemate matches
- Display relevant room listings in your preferred locations
- Facilitate secure messaging between users
- Send notifications about matches, messages, and important updates
- Improve our matching algorithm and app features
- Ensure platform safety through content moderation
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Ever.
We may share information in these limited circumstances:
With Other Users
Your profile information, photos, and compatibility details are visible to other CoHabby users based on your privacy settings and matching criteria. You control what's visible in your profile.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third parties for hosting (Google Cloud/Firebase), analytics, image processing, and customer support. These providers only access data necessary to perform their services.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users and the public.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), secure cloud infrastructure, and regular security audits. Your photos are processed through automated moderation to maintain community safety.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your login credentials private.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have control over your data:
- Access & Update: Edit your profile information anytime in Settings
- Delete Account: Request complete deletion of your account and data
- Notifications: Control push notification preferences
- Blocking: Block users to prevent them from viewing your profile or messaging you
- Data Export: Request a copy of your personal data
To exercise these rights, contact us or use the in-app settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes. When you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
7. Age Requirement
CoHabby is designed for adults seeking housing. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we discover we have collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete it.
8. Location Data
CoHabby uses location data to show you relevant listings and potential housemates in your preferred areas. You can manage location permissions through your device settings. The app functions with limited features if location access is denied.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of CoHabby after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data? We're here to help: