Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 5, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use WatchUm, we may collect:

• Search data: Apartment names and addresses you search for
• Payment information: Processed securely through Stripe (we never store your credit card details)
• Email address: If you subscribe to alerts or purchase reports
• Usage analytics: Pages visited, search patterns (via Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide crime reports for requested addresses
• Process payments for premium reports and subscriptions
• Send crime alerts for watched properties (if subscribed)
• Improve our service and user experience
• Prevent fraud and abuse

3. Information Sharing

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

• Stripe: For payment processing
• Google Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics
• Email service providers: To send alerts (if subscribed)

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Cancel subscriptions at any time

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Maintaining your session
• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Remembering your preferences

7. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

8. Children's Privacy

WatchUm is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of WatchUm after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: hello@watchum.io