Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 15, 2025
At WakeRooms, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our platform:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, Wake Forest University ID, and profile information you provide.
- Profile Data: Lifestyle preferences, housing preferences, and other information you share to facilitate roommate matching.
- Communications: Messages exchanged with other users and our support team.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including login times, features used, and pages visited.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our roommate matching and housing selection services
- Facilitate connections between potential roommates based on compatibility
- Process room selections during designated windows
- Communicate with you about your account, updates, and support
- Improve and optimize our platform
- Ensure the security of our services and prevent fraud
Information Sharing
We share your information in the following ways:
- With Other Users: Profile information is shared with potential roommates based on matching criteria.
- Wake Forest Housing Department: Room selection information is shared with the University to facilitate housing assignments.
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who help us operate our platform.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Your Privacy Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You can access and update your profile information through your account settings.
- Delete: You can request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Restrict Sharing: You can adjust your privacy settings to limit what information is visible to other users.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at housing@wfu.edu.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: housing@wfu.edu
Address: Benson University Center, Room 218, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Phone: (336) 758-0000
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 5 business days.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of any material changes through the platform or via email.