Statement of privacy
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EASYROOMMATE wants to help you maintain your privacy on the Internet.

The Internet is an amazing tool. It has the power to change the way we live, and we're starting to see that potential today. With only a few mouse-clicks, you can follow the news, look up facts, buy goods and services, and communicate with others from around the world--even people you might never have met. It's important to EasyRoommate to help its customers retain their privacy when they take advantage of all the Internet has to offer.
What this means to you is, we are committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful, safe, online experience that you can get anywhere. Questions regarding this statement should be directed to yannick@easyroommate.com.


Privacy Principles


Because your privacy is important to us, EASYROOMMATE sites displaying this privacy statement will operate by the following six principles. Users should additionally consult the Frequently Asked Questions section accompanying this statement for more information regarding the principles.

Principle 1.

EASYROOMMATE sites will explicitly ask when they need information that personally identifies you or allows them to contact you ("Personal Information"). Generally this information is requested when registering for a site, when requesting a particular service, or when entering a sweepstakes or contest. When possible, EASYROOMMATE sites will provide you with the means to make sure that your Personal Information is correct and current.


Principle 2.
EASYROOMMATE sites and their necessary service partners use your Personal Information to operate the sites and services and to inform you of new features, services, and products from EasyRoommate and its affiliates. Some EASYROOMMATE sites may also carefully select other companies to send you information about their products or services which are related to the site's service but are not necessary to its operation (a "Secondary Use").

Principle 3.
If an EASYRENT / EASYROOMMATE site intends to use Personal Information for a Secondary Use, the EASYROOMMATE site will provide you with instructions on how to decline this service. A list of aliases that allow you to decline this service is in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section accompanying this statement. You may also stop the delivery of informational or promotional mail from EASYROOMMATE sites by following the instructions on the mail.

Principle 4.
EASYROOMMATE sites that are primarily directed at children will not use Personal Information for a Secondary Use without obtaining the consent of a parent or guardian. When possible, these EASYROOMMATE sites will provide e-mail notice to parents that children have provided Personal Information to the site.

Principle 5.
EASYROOMMATE sites may disclose Personal Information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on
EasyRoommate or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of EasyRoommate, the site or the users of EASYROOMMATE, and (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of EasyRoommate, EASYROOMMATE, the site or the public.

Principle 6.
If at any time you believe that an EASYROOMMATE site has not adhered to these principles, please notify EASYROOMMATE by e-mail at yannick@easyrent.com and we will use all commercially reasonable efforts to promptly determine and correct the problem. For more information about our privacy statement, see the following Frequently Asked Questions or the FAQs accompanying the EASYROOMMATE sites.

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