Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to AiBNB (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [aibnb.com] (the “Site”) and any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected to it (collectively, the “Services”).
By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these policies and practices, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information in order to provide and improve our Services.
1.1 Personal Information
Personal Information is data that can be used to identify or contact you. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address (if provided).
- Account Credentials: Username and password, if you create an account.
- Communication Data: Information you provide when you contact us via email, contact forms, or social media.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-Personal Information is data that does not identify you personally. Examples include:
- Log Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps.
- Device Information: Unique device identifiers, hardware model, operating system version, and mobile network information (if accessing via mobile).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, such as clicks, scrolls, or session durations.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information and certain personal information. Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences or settings.
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior for improved performance.
- Serve targeted ads through third-party partners (if applicable).
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Service Delivery
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and Services.
- To personalize user experience based on individual interests.
- Communication
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or concerns.
- To send you newsletters, updates, and other promotional materials if you have opted in.
- Analytics and Improvements
- To monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience and features.
- To troubleshoot and protect the Services against errors, fraud, or malicious activities.
- Advertising and Marketing
- To serve you ads that are more relevant to your interests (if applicable).
- To measure the effectiveness of our advertising and promotional campaigns.
- Legal Compliance
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
- To enforce our Terms of Service and other policies.
3. How We Share and Disclose Information
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors to:
- Host the Site and Services.
- Provide analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Facilitate email marketing campaigns.
- Manage advertisements (if applicable).
These third parties are granted access to personal information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
3.2 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via prominent notice on our Site and/or email if your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency). We may also share your information when we believe, in good faith, that it is necessary to:
- Protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users.
- Investigate potential wrongdoing related to the Services.
- Enforce or defend our legal rights.
3.4 Aggregated or De-Identified Data
We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information with third parties for marketing, advertising, research, or similar purposes. This data does not contain any personal identifiers.
4. Your Rights and Choices
4.1 Access, Update, and Delete
If you have an account with us, you can access, update, or delete certain information within your profile settings. If you wish to request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us using the information provided below.
4.2 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly. Please note that we may still send you non-promotional communications (e.g., updates to our policies or security alerts).
4.3 Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. By modifying your browser preferences, you may accept or reject cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our Services.
4.4 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data and the rectification or erasure of such data.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Request the transfer of your data to another organization.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.
4.5 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use or share it.
- Request the deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (if applicable).
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
5. Data Retention and Security
We only retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. We employ administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under 13 (or equivalent minimum age in certain jurisdictions). 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. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete such data.
7. International Data Transfers
Depending on where you access our Services, your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. In such cases, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at: