Steya

1Introduction

Welcome to Steya, a roommate and rental discovery app developed to help users find accommodation and roommates nearby.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

By using Steya, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of data to provide and improve our services:

Google Account Information

When you log in with Google, we collect your name, email, Google ID, profile picture, and authentication tokens. This data is used only for account creation and login purposes.

Location Data

We collect your device's approximate or precise location (with permission) to show relevant room listings near you, improve matching accuracy, and prevent spam or fraudulent postings. You can disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.

Photos and Media Access

When posting a listing, you may upload images from your device gallery. We do not access your gallery without explicit user action.

Push Notification Tokens

We collect your Expo Push Token to deliver real-time updates such as messages, room updates, booking interests, or important announcements.

Optional Information

When posting, users may provide a mobile number to improve trust and communication between renters. Providing a mobile number is optional.

App Usage and Metadata

We collect limited technical data such as device model, app version, timestamp of actions, and performance logs. Used only for debugging and performance monitoring.

3How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

•Authenticate users and maintain secure sessions.
•Display relevant listings based on your location.
•Enable chat and user communication.
•Send important updates via push notifications.
•Detect fraud or abuse and ensure platform safety.
•Improve app performance and user experience.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

4Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

•Maintain your account and app functionality.
•Comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

If you delete your account (available upon request), your personal data and associated listings will be permanently removed from our active servers within a reasonable time frame.

5Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share limited information with third-party service providers who assist us in running Steya, including:

•Expo Push Notifications – for delivering app notifications.
•Google Authentication API – for secure login and user identity verification.

We do not allow third parties to use your information for their own marketing purposes.

6Security

We implement industry-standard encryption and access controls to safeguard your data. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7Your Rights

•You can request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us at the email below.
•You may also update your account information through the app.
•You can revoke Google permissions through your Google account settings.
•You may disable notifications or location access in your device settings at any time.

8Children's Privacy

Steya is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that data from a minor has been collected, it will be promptly deleted.

9Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. You will be notified of any major changes via app notification or email. Continued use of the app after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

10Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: steyaapp@gmail.com