Privacy Policy | VibeMyStay

1. Who We Are

VibeMyStay is a UK student accommodation comparison website. We help students find and compare student housing options across the United Kingdom. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

Search preferences (city, university, budget)
Saved properties and comparison lists (stored locally in your browser)
Finder quiz responses
Contact information if you reach out to us

Information collected automatically:

Pages you visit and how you interact with our site
Device type, browser, and operating system
Approximate location (city-level, not precise)
Referral source (how you found us)

3. How We Use Your Information

To show you relevant student accommodation options
To remember your saved properties and preferences
To improve our website and recommendations
To understand how students use our platform
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Analytics & Cookies

We use the following analytics services:

Google Analytics 4: To understand site traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data as described in their Privacy Policy.
Microsoft Clarity: To see how users interact with our pages through heatmaps and session recordings. Personal information is masked.

We anonymize IP addresses and do not sell your data to third parties.

5. Affiliate Links & Third Parties

When you click "Book Now" or similar buttons, you may be redirected to accommodation provider websites (such as Student.com, Amber Student, or direct provider sites). We may earn a commission if you book through these links at no extra cost to you.

These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read them before providing any personal information.

6. Data Storage

Local Storage: Your saved properties and preferences are stored in your browser's local storage, not on our servers.
Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized data is stored by our analytics providers.
We do not: Store passwords, payment information, or precise location data.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing of your data
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages with enterprise-grade security. We regularly review our security practices to protect your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for university students (typically 18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]