Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Your Privacy Matters
At StayOvah, 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 platform.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you register or use our services, we may collect:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Profile photo and biographical information
- Government-issued ID for verification purposes
- Payment information (processed securely by our payment partners)
- Communication preferences
Property Information
For Hosts, we collect:
- Property details, descriptions, and photos
- Location and address information
- Pricing and availability data
- Property amenities and features
Usage Information
We automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and location data
- Pages visited and features used
- Search queries and booking history
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Process bookings and payments
- Verify user identities and prevent fraud
- Communicate about bookings, account updates, and platform changes
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Personalize your experience on the platform
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our Terms of Service
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
Other Users: When you make a booking, your name and contact information are shared with the Host. Hosts' property information is shared with Guests.
Service Providers: We work with third-party companies that help us operate our platform, including payment processors, cloud hosting providers, and customer support tools.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to comply with legal processes.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Object: Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@stayovah.com
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal data, except where retention is required by law.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of StayOvah after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: privacy@stayovah.com
Phone: +234 801 234 5678
