Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Housmata ("we", "us", "our") operates a community survey platform that collects neighbourhood rental data from respondents in Nigeria. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of data:

• Account data: email address, name, phone number
• Location data: street address, neighbourhood landmark, city, and state you report from
• Survey responses: answers you submit to surveys on the Platform
• Technical data: IP address and device fingerprint used for fraud prevention and account security
• Referral data: referral codes and the relationship between referrers and referred users
• Financial data: bank account details or phone numbers provided for withdrawal processing

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain your account
• To process survey responses and calculate rewards
• To process withdrawal requests
• To detect and prevent fraud, including referral abuse
• To send you email notifications related to your account and new surveys
• To improve the Platform and its features

4. Cookies and Device Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in and to verify device uniqueness for fraud prevention. We only collect device fingerprint data after you have given your consent through the cookie consent banner. You may reject cookies, but this may limit certain Platform functionality.

The cookies we use include:

• Session cookie: keeps you signed in during your visit
• Consent cookie: records your cookie consent preference

5. IP Address and Device Fingerprint Collection

We collect your IP address and a device fingerprint when you create an account. This data is used exclusively for:

• Preventing multiple account creation by the same person
• Evaluating referral legitimacy
• Protecting Platform integrity against abuse

This data is stored in encrypted form and is not shared with third parties except as required by law.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Email service providers: to send verification codes and notifications
• Payment processors: to handle withdrawal transactions
• Law enforcement: when required by law or to protect Platform security

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud investigation records.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent for cookie data collection
• Export your data in a portable format

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 the Platform. Your continued use after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at hello@housmata.com.