Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
Last updated: January 31, 2026
Privacy Policy
RoomLink ("we", "us", "our") operates the RoomLink mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, profile photo, government-issued ID (for verification), payment method details (not stored by us), address, booking preferences.
- Information about properties you list: photos, description, location, pricing, availability, house rules.
- Automatically collected information: device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, referral sources, location data (with permission), search queries, booking interactions.
- Communications: messages sent through in-app chat, support tickets, emails.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service (including verification, matching, booking, payments, messaging)
- Verify identity and property ownership/legality to prevent fraud
- Process payments and send receipts/confirmations
- Send service-related notifications, booking updates, security alerts
- Enable communication between guests and hosts
- Personalize your experience (recommendations, saved searches, favorites)
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
- Conduct analytics and research to improve our platform
3. Sharing Your Information
We share your information only in these limited cases:
- With other users: necessary contact and booking details are shared between confirmed guests and hosts.
- Service providers: payment processors, cloud storage, identity verification services, messaging infrastructure, analytics tools all under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
- Business transfers: in the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. After account deletion, data is removed within 90 days except where retention is required by law.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@roomlink.homes.
6. Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Terms of Use
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the RoomLink mobile application and website (the "Service") operated by RoomLink. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into contracts to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
2. User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
3. User Content & Listings
You are solely responsible for any content (listings, photos, descriptions, messages) you post. You represent that you have all rights necessary to post such content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights. We may remove content that violates these Terms.
4. Bookings & Payments
All bookings and payments are facilitated through the Service. You agree to pay all fees displayed at the time of booking. We act as a limited agent for hosts to collect payments. Cancellation policies are set by hosts and displayed during booking.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Post false, misleading, or fraudulent listings
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Harass, threaten, or harm other users
- Interfere with the Service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access
6. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Service at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.
7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for the conduct of users, the condition of properties, or any disputes between users. To the fullest extent permitted by law, RoomLink shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold RoomLink harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, without regard to conflict of law principles.
10. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Questions about our Privacy Policy or Terms of Use? Contact us at support@roomlink.homes.