Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Aug 27, 2024

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1. Introduction

Welcome to ShareVacays! We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our app. By using ShareVacays, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal information:

• First Name and Last Name: Collected during account creation and used to personalize your experience within the app.
• Email Address: Collected for the purpose of account login, verification, and communication.

We do not collect any sensitive personal information, such as credit card details, social security numbers, or biometric data.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Account Management: Your email address is used as your primary identifier for logging into the ShareVacays app.
• Communication: Your name is used to personalize notifications and internal messages that we send to you within the app.
• Improving User Experience: We may use anonymized data to analyze trends and improve the functionality and user experience of the app.

4. Data Access, Correction, and Deletion

You have full control over your personal information within the ShareVacays app:

• Access: You can view the information you’ve provided us by visiting the Profile section of the app.
• Correction: If any of the information we hold about you is inaccurate, you can correct it in the Profile section.
• Deletion: You have the right to delete your account and associated data at any time. Upon deletion, all your personal data will be permanently erased from our servers.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to any third parties, except as required by law or in the following circumstances:

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data:

• Login Protection: Access to your data is protected by a secure login process. Only you have access to your account.
• Encryption: While we do not store highly sensitive information, all data stored in the app’s local storage is protected by industry-standard encryption methods.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

ShareVacays is accessible to users of all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

8. Use of Local Storage

The ShareVacays app uses local storage on your device to store data locally, allowing for a seamless and faster user experience. We do not use cookies or other tracking technologies. The data stored locally is only accessible by the app and is not shared with third parties.

9. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal information for a period of six (6) months from the date of your last interaction with the app. After this period, your data will be automatically deleted from our servers, unless required for legal or regulatory purposes. If you choose to delete your account before this period, all your data will be immediately removed from our systems.

10. International Data Transfers

While we do not currently engage in international data transfers, if in the future we do, we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Your Rights

As a user of the ShareVacays app, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

12. Policy Changes and Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by sending an email to the address associated with your account. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at: [email protected]

We are committed to addressing your concerns and resolving any issues you may have regarding your privacy.