Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SafeHome, a platform that connects people with rental properties, homes for sale, and potential roommates. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information
• Email address
• Phone number
• Account credentials

2.2 Camera Permission

SafeHome requests access to your device's camera for the following purposes:

• Taking photos of properties you want to rent, sell, or share
• Creating property listings with photos directly from your device
• Capturing images of rooms when looking for or advertising for roommates
• Adding visual content to enhance your property listings

Camera access is only used when you choose to add photos to your listings. We do not access your camera without your explicit action. All photos you take are stored securely, and you have full control over what you share. You can revoke camera permissions at any time through your device settings.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use SafeHome, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
• Usage data and analytics
• IP address and location data
• Log files and crash reports

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Creating and managing property listings (rentals, sales, roommate ads)
• Storing and displaying property photos you upload
• Connecting you with potential renters, buyers, or roommates
• Sending notifications about inquiries and messages
• Improving and optimizing our application
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your property photos and personal data are encrypted both in transit and at rest. We take your privacy seriously and ensure that your data is safe with us. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With your explicit consent
• With service providers who assist in our operations
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Revoke camera and other permissions
• Export your data

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Property photos and listings are retained as long as your account is active or until you delete them. You have full control to delete your photos and listings at any time from within the app.

8. Children's Privacy

SafeHome is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app 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 their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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