Bunkmate Privacy Policy

Legal Information & Notices. Last Updated: March 28th, 2025

Welcome to Bunkmate! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Bunkmate website (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy and our Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

When using Bunkmate, you provide us with:

  • Account Information: Your @rice.edu email address is required to verify your eligibility.
  • Listing Information: Any details you submit about available subleases, including descriptions, pricing, and images.
  • Support Requests: If you contact us for assistance, we may collect relevant details (e.g. name, email) to help resolve your issue.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Verify user eligibility and maintain platform security.
  • Facilitate sublease listings and communications.
  • Improve our services based on user behavior and feedback.
  • Prevent fraud, spam, or other prohibited activities.
  • Respond to user inquiries and support requests.

We DO NOT sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information:

  • With Other Users: When you post a listing or send a message, other users can see the content you share.
  • With Service Providers: We may use third-party tools for analytics, hosting, or security (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • When Required by Law: If legally required (e.g., subpoena, legal investigation), we may disclose necessary data.

We DO NOT sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect user data. However, no online service is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users should take precautions, such as not sharing sensitive information in messages, as mentioned in the Terms and Conditions.

5. Your Choices & Rights

You can modify or delete your listing information at any time.

6. Third-Party Links

Bunkmate may contain links to external websites (e.g., off-campus housing sites). We are not responsible for their privacy policies, and users should review third-party policies before engaging with them.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Last Updated date. Continued use of Bunkmate after updates signifies your acceptance of the new terms!

8. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: