Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Affordable Housing Search ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website affordablehousingnearme.net (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, such as:

• Name and email address (when you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter)
• Phone number (optional, for property inquiries)
• Housing preferences and search criteria
• Location information (only with your explicit consent through our permission modal)

Location Data

When you click "Use My Location" to search for nearby properties, we will:

• Display a clear permission modal explaining why we need your location
• Request your browser's geolocation API only after you grant permission
• Use your location solely to find properties within your selected radius
• Process location data locally in your browser
• Never store your exact coordinates on our servers
• Allow you to clear location data at any time

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited on our Site
• Time and date of visits
• Click-through and click-stream data

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve Site functionality and user experience

Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party partners, including Google AdSense and Google Analytics, who may place cookies on your browser to collect information about your activities across different websites. These third parties may use this information to provide you with targeted advertisements based on your interests.

You can learn more about Google's data practices by visiting: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your requests and inquiries
• Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Customize content and advertisements
• Analyze Site usage and improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf
• Analytics Partners: Including Google Analytics for Site usage analysis
• Advertising Partners: Including Google AdSense for ad personalization
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Do Not Sell: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (where applicable)

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to request disclosure of information we collect, use, and disclose about you. You also have the right to request deletion of your personal information and to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

10. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: