Last Updated: 20/07/2023
Welcome to FlatshareLondon.net (the “Website”), a platform dedicated to helping users find flatshares and house shares in London. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our Website. By accessing or using FlatshareLondon.net, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect:
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Personal Information: When you create an account or use certain features on our Website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, contact number, and other details you provide voluntarily.
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Listing Information: As a landlord, when you list a flatshare on our platform, we collect information about the property, including its location, amenities, and rental terms.
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Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with the Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, to improve our services and enhance your experience.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze trends, administer the Website, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information:
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Providing Services: We use the information you provide to operate the Website, facilitate flatshare listings, and connect landlords and tenants.
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Communication: We may use your email address to send you important updates, account information, and marketing communications that you have consented to receive. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
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Improving User Experience: Your information helps us understand how users interact with our Website, enabling us to enhance its functionality and user interface.
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Legal Compliance: We may use your data to comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect our rights and the rights of others.
Disclosure of Information:
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Landlord-Tenant Interaction: As a landlord, your flatshare listing may include contact information that potential tenants can use to get in touch with you.
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Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in running and maintaining the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics).
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information in response to a legal request, investigation, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of FlatshareLondon.net, its users, or others.
Data Security:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Data Retention:
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Third-Party Links:
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites.
Your Choices:
You can review and update or ask to remove your personal information by logging into your account. You can also opt-out of receiving marketing communications or delete your account entirely.
Updates to Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes through the Website or via email.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please Contact Us.
By using FlatshareLondon.net, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully and regularly review it for any updates.