Off Campus Housing

Effective Date: May 7, 2026

Off Campus Housing (“we,” “our,” or “us”) provides a student-focused housing platform designed to simplify student housing connections and post rental listings in West Palm Beach.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Listing details (property descriptions, photos, pricing, availability)
  • Messages sent through our platform
  • Any forms submitted (inquiries, listings, support requests)

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed and actions taken
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Display and manage listings
  • Connect students and property listers
  • Facilitate secure communication between users
  • Improve platform safety and user experience
  • Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Maintain platform functionality and analytics

We process information based on legitimate business interests, user consent where applicable, and the necessity of providing platform services.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only in the following cases:

  • With other users when you submit inquiries or listings (limited contact details as needed)
  • With service providers who help operate the platform (hosting, analytics, messaging tools)
  • If required by law, legal process, or to protect user safety
  • To prevent fraud, scams, or platform abuse

We do not sell personal information or build advertising profiles based on sensitive user data.

4. Messaging & Communication Safety

Messages and communications submitted through the platform may be processed through automated systems or reviewed when reasonably necessary to:

  • detect spam, fraud, or abuse,
  • enforce platform policies,
  • maintain platform functionality,
  • or protect users and the platform.

Users should avoid sharing sensitive financial, government-issued, or highly personal information through platform communications.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep users logged in
  • Understand platform usage
  • Improve performance and experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

The platform may contain third-party services, integrations, or links that operate independently from us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. While we take reasonable measures to protect information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may use automated tools and internal review processes to detect fraud, abuse, spam, or policy violations.

By submitting a listing or inquiry through the platform, users acknowledge and agree that relevant contact information and inquiry details may be shared with other users as necessary to facilitate housing-related communications.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may request:

  • Access to your data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Removal from communications

Requests can be sent to: [support email placeholder]

9. Children’s Privacy

This platform is intended for college and adult users (18+). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

11. International Users

The platform is operated in the United States. By using the platform, users understand that information may be processed and stored in the United States.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: contact@offcampushousings.com