Privacy Policy for Stayami.com
At Stayami, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform. By using Stayami, you agree to the practices outlined below.
- About Us
Stayami.com is a community-driven platform designed to connect users with hosts and vendors offering unique experiences and products.
- Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information:
- Comments and Interactions
- When users leave comments, we collect the data provided in the comment form, the IP address, and browser details for spam detection.
- An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you have an active profile. After approval, your profile picture becomes publicly visible with your comment.
- Media Uploads
- Users uploading media to the site should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract such data if available.
- Cookies
- We use cookies for convenience and functionality. For example:
- Comments: Cookies may save your name, email, and website for one year.
- Login: Temporary cookies are set to determine browser compatibility, and additional cookies are used to save login details and preferences.
- Content Editing: A cookie storing the post ID of edited content is set for one day.
- You may manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.
- Embedded Content
- Pages or posts may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles). Embedded content operates as if you visited the source website, which may track your interaction.
- How We Use Your Data
Stayami collects data to:
- Provide and enhance our services.
- Detect and mitigate spam or security risks.
- Process user requests, such as password resets or account updates.
- Facilitate trust and transparency within our community.
- Data Sharing and Limitations
As an integrator, Stayami facilitates interactions and transactions between users and hosts, as well as between vendors and purchasers. To process bookings or orders, certain personal data may need to be shared with the relevant parties. While Stayami ensures that all hosts and vendors sign agreements (including NDAs) to safeguard this information, we cannot provide absolute assurance against potential misuse by any party involved. Users, hosts, vendors, and purchasers acknowledge and accept this limitation when using Stayami’s services.
- Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- User Profiles: Retained until deleted or requested for deletion by the user.
- Booking Data: Retained for as long as required to comply with legal, administrative, or service-related purposes.
- Your Rights
- Access & Export: Users can request a file containing their personal data.
- Deletion: You may request data erasure, excluding information retained for legal or administrative purposes.
- Updates: Registered users can view and update their personal information via their profile.
- Security Measures
We implement robust measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, no system is entirely foolproof. Users are encouraged to take their own precautions, such as safeguarding account credentials.
- Your Responsibilities
- Avoid uploading sensitive information or media with embedded data unless necessary.
- Use Stayami responsibly to maintain trust and safety within our community.
- External Links and Policies
Embedded content or links to third-party websites operate under their respective privacy policies. Stayami is not responsible for how such entities manage user data.
- Amendments to This Policy
Stayami may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant updates.
- Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, reach out to us at privacy@stayami.com.