Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Apatmento ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly:

We also collect information automatically:

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Payment Data

Payments are processed via M-Pesa through PayHero. We do not store your M-Pesa PIN or full payment credentials. We store only transaction references and amounts necessary to confirm bookings. Your M-Pesa number is stored to enable payouts to hosts.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Booking records are retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes. You can request deletion of your account at any time — see Section 7.

6. Cookies

We use minimal cookies necessary for authentication (Supabase session tokens). We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking. You can clear cookies via your browser settings, which will log you out of your account.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@apatmento.com

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure database storage via Supabase, and server-side environment variables for all sensitive credentials. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plaintext.

9. Children's Privacy

Apatmento is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: privacy@apatmento.com
Nairobi, Kenya