Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 6, 2026
CalHomeAid ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect very limited information:
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited (for basic analytics and security).
- Google Sign-In (optional): If you choose to sign in with Google to refresh listings, we receive your basic profile information (name and email) only for that session.
- Donation information: When you donate via Buy Me a Coffee, payment processing is handled entirely by Buy Me a Coffee / Stripe. We do not store your credit card details or payment information.
We do not:
- Collect names, addresses, phone numbers, or any personal housing situation details
- Use cookies for tracking or advertising
- Sell or share your data with third parties
- Track you across other websites
2. How We Use Information
We use the limited data we collect only to:
- Keep the website running and secure
- Improve the user experience
- Understand which cities and housing types people search for most (to prioritize updates)
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for marketing purposes.
The only third parties involved are:
- Buy Me a Coffee / Stripe (for donation processing)
- Google (if you use Google Sign-In)
- Basic analytics tools (if any)
4. Data Retention
We do not store personal data long-term. IP logs are kept for a short period for security purposes only.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location (including California under CCPA), you may have the right to:
- Request access to any data we have about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of any data collection
To exercise these rights, please email: info@calhomeaid.info
6. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@calhomeaid.info
*CalHomeAid is an independent personal project and is not affiliated with any government housing program.*