
Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Matters
DomuHq s.r.o. ('DomuHq', 'we', 'us', 'our') is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect your personal information when you use the DomuHQ platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the 'Service' or 'Platform').
Legal Entity Information
DomuHq s.r.o.
Company ID (IČO): 23641550
Registered Office: Poličanská 1487, 190 16 Prague - Újezd nad Lesy, Czech Republic
Email: privacy@domuhq.cz
Website: domuhq.cz
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service, available at domuhq.cz/terms.
BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND THE COLLECTION, USE, AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
1. Introduction and Legal Basis
This section explains who controls your data, the laws we follow, the scope of this policy, and rules for children’s privacy.
1.1 Data Controller
DomuHq s.r.o. is the data controller responsible for your personal data under GDPR and Czech data protection laws.
- –Contact: privacy@domuhq.cz
- –GDPR Rights Page: domuhq.cz/gdpr
- –Postal Address: DomuHq s.r.o., Poličanská 1487, 190 16 Praha - Újezd nad Lesy, Czech Republic
- –Data Protection Contact: privacy@domuhq.cz
1.2 Applicable Laws
- –Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- –Act No. 110/2019 Coll., on Personal Data Processing (Czech GDPR implementation)
- –Act No. 127/2005 Coll., on Electronic Communications (ePrivacy)
- –EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) — effective 2026
- –Digital Services Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065)
- –Other applicable Czech and EU data protection laws
1.3 Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- –All users of the DomuHQ platform (website, mobile apps)
- –Visitors to our website (even without creating an account)
- –Anyone who communicates with us via email, forms, or customer support
This Policy does NOT apply to third-party websites/services linked from our Platform or data processing by other users (e.g., messages you share with roommates).
1.4 Children’s Privacy
- –The Service is not intended for children under 16.
- –We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent.
- –If under 16, you must obtain parental/legal guardian consent; we may request proof.
- –If we discover unverified child data, we will delete it promptly.
Parents/Guardians: contact privacy@domuhq.cz if you believe your child provided data without consent.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect data you provide, data collected automatically, data from third parties, and (in limited cases) sensitive data.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Registration
- –Email address or phone number (one required for signup)
- –Password (encrypted/hashed; we cannot see it)
- –Or social login via Google, Facebook, or Apple (name and email received from provider)
- Roommate Profile (onboarding)
- –First name, last name, date of birth, gender, pronouns (required during profile setup)
- –Occupation (free text)
- –Current city, preferred city, preferred areas/districts
- –Location visibility preference (show exact area or general area)
- –Preferred roommate gender, move-in timeframe, flexibility toggle
- –About me (free text, up to 500 characters)
- –Budget range (slider, CZK per month)
- –Photos (up to 5 images, jpg/png, max 10 MB each)
- Lifestyle and Compatibility (onboarding)
- –Lifestyle sliders (cleanliness level, noise tolerance, sleep schedule, guest frequency)
- –Smoking habits, drinking habits, pet preferences (dropdowns)
- –Deal breakers (tag selection from predefined options)
- –Interests and hobbies (selected from categories, plus custom entries)
- –Psychometric personality test responses (optional, 20 questions from a 110-question bank, used for compatibility scoring)
- Privacy and Visibility Settings (onboarding)
- –Profile visibility (Public or Verified Users Only)
- –Hide last name toggle
- –Hide exact location toggle
- Renter Profile (if activated)
- –First name, last name, phone number, date of birth, gender
- –Occupation, work/study location
- –Profile photo
- Host Profile (if activated)
- –First name, last name, email, phone number
- –About me (free text, up to 500 characters)
- –Host role type (spare room host, landlord, or real estate agent)
- –Business ID (IČO) and Tax ID (DIČ) for professional hosts
- –Profile photo
- Property Listings (For Hosts)
- –Property type, room configuration, condition
- –Property description (free text or AI-generated, up to 500 characters)
- –Size (usable area, total area), floor information, elevator
- –Building details (type, year of construction, renovations, energy class, energy certificate upload)
- –Address (auto-filled via Mapy.cz), city, area, postal code, flat/unit number
- –Location privacy setting (exact address, area only, or approximate on map)
- –Nearby civic amenities (auto-populated from property location)
- –Rental price, utilities, security deposit, payment terms
- –House rules, policies, availability dates
- –Photos per room (exterior, living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, balcony; min 3, max 100 per space; quality score)
- –Proof of ownership documents (land registry extract, property deed, or ownership certificate)
- –ČÚZK verification consent (explicit consent checkbox for property verification against Czech Cadastral Registry)
- Messages and Communications
- –Messages sent via the Platform
- –Reviews and ratings
- –Customer support inquiries
- –Feedback and survey responses
- Payment Information
- –Card details (processed by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers)
- –Payment history and transaction records
- –Subscription status and plan type
- Verification Documents
- –Government-issued ID (processed by Didit)
- –Selfie/biometric photo (processed by Didit for liveness detection)
- –Property ownership docs (Hosts, verified via ČÚZK)
- –Business registration (IČO/DIČ for professional Hosts)
- –Additional documents if requested by a landlord (e.g., income verification, references)
- Squad (Team) Information
- –Squad name/description
- –Member roster
- –Shared property searches/favorites
- –Group communications
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Device and Usage Data
- –IP address
- –Device type/model/OS; browser type/version
- –Device identifiers (UDID, Advertising ID)
- –Screen resolution/display settings; app version; language preferences
- Platform Activity
- –Pages/features used; searches; profiles/properties viewed
- –Time spent; clicks/taps/navigation; scroll depth
- –Errors and crashes (debugging)
- Location Data
- –Approximate location via IP (city/region)
- –Precise GPS (only if enabled in app and permission granted)
- –Used for nearby results, localization, fraud detection
- Cookies and Tracking
- –Cookies, pixels, similar technologies
- –Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4)
- –Advertising cookies (if applicable)
- –Essential cookies (login, security, preferences)
- –See Cookie Policy: domuhq.cz/cookies
2.3 Information From Third Parties
- Identity Verification Provider (Didit)
- –Verification result (approved/rejected). Processed by Didit Identity Spain SL (AWS Ireland, EEA)
- –Document authenticity checks
- –Biometric verification data
- –Watchlist screening results (AML/KYC)
- Payment Processors (Stripe and Apple StoreKit)
- –Stripe (web): payment success/failure status, transaction IDs, fraud risk scores
- –Apple StoreKit (iOS): subscription receipt validation, transaction status
- Social Login Providers
- –Google OAuth: name, email address, profile photo (when you sign in with Google)
- –Google Calendar: calendar event data (date, time, title only, used for scheduling viewings, requires separate consent)
- –Facebook Login: name, email address (when you sign in with Facebook, planned feature)
- –Apple Sign-In: name, email address (when you sign in with Apple on iOS)
- Google User Data — Limited Use Disclosure
- –DomuHQ's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
- –Google user data (name, email, profile photo from Google Sign-In, and calendar event data from Google Calendar) is used ONLY to: (1) authenticate your account and display your identity within the app, and (2) schedule property viewings in your calendar.
- –Google user data is NOT used for: AI/ML model training, advertising, marketing, analytics, profiling, or any purpose other than providing or improving user-facing features of the DomuHQ platform.
- –Google user data is NOT sold, transferred to third parties, or used to serve ads.
- –Google user data is NOT shared with any third-party AI/ML providers.
- Third-Party Data Enrichment (optional, with consent)
- –Public info (e.g., LinkedIn) to verify occupation/credentials
2.4 Sensitive Personal Data
Sensitive data under GDPR Article 9 is processed only with explicit consent or where legally permitted.
- –Biometric data (selfies for verification). Used solely for identity verification; processed by Didit Identity Spain SL (AWS Ireland, EEA); retained per AML/KYC requirements.
- –Health data (optional) — disability/accessibility needs if voluntarily provided; used only for matching.
- –We do not request racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation; if voluntarily shared in profiles/messages it is processed as User Content.
Legal basis for sensitive data: explicit consent (GDPR Art. 9(2)(a)) or manifestly made public by you (GDPR Art. 9(2)(e)).
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data for platform operation, verification/security, improvement/personalization, communications, legal compliance, and enforcement.
3.1 Purposes of Processing
- Provide and Operate the Service (Contract — GDPR 6(1)(b))
- –Create/manage account
- –Enable matching and compatibility scoring
- –Display listings and facilitate connections
- –Process messages, requests, applications
- –Enable Squad features
- –Process payments/subscriptions
- –Provide customer support
- Verify Identity and Prevent Fraud (Legitimate Interests — GDPR 6(1)(f))
- –Identity verification
- –Property ownership confirmation
- –Fraud/scam/abuse detection
- –Policy violation monitoring
- –Safety/security protection
- –AML/KYC compliance
- Improve and Personalize (Legitimate Interests — GDPR 6(1)(f))
- –Analyze usage patterns
- –A/B testing and product research
- –Develop/train AI/ML models (excludes Google user data; see Google User Data Limited Use Disclosure in Section 2.3)
- –Optimize performance and fix bugs
- –Personalize recommendations/search
- Communications (Contract / Legitimate Interests / Consent)
- –Transactional emails (verification, reset, receipts)
- –Notifications (matches, messages, activity)
- –Service updates/policy changes
- –Surveys/feedback (with consent)
- –Marketing (with consent; opt-out available)
- Legal Obligations (Legal Obligation — GDPR 6(1)(c))
- –Respond to legal requests
- –Tax/accounting compliance
- –Report suspected illegal activity where required
- –Retain records as required by law
- Enforce Terms and Protect Rights (Legitimate Interests — GDPR 6(1)(f))
- –Investigate/enforce ToS violations
- –Defend legal claims/disputes
- –Protect IP
- –Prevent misuse
3.2 AI and Automated Decision-Making
- –Matching and compatibility scoring
- –Content moderation
- –Fraud/spam detection
- –Listing optimization recommendations
- –DomuBot AI customer support
See Section 8 for AI details and your rights under GDPR Article 22 and the EU AI Act.
3.3 Marketing and Promotional Communications
- –You can opt-out anytime via Unsubscribe, Profile > Preferences, or privacy@domuhq.cz.
- –Transactional emails cannot be opted out.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR Article 6, we rely on these legal bases:
4.1 Contract Performance (GDPR 6(1)(b))
- –Providing platform features
- –Processing payments/subscriptions
- –Facilitating communication and matching
4.2 Legitimate Interests (GDPR 6(1)(f))
- –Fraud prevention and security
- –Platform improvement and analytics
- –Customer support
- –Enforcement and legal defense
- –Internal administration and business intelligence
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests (see Section 7.6).
4.3 Consent (GDPR 6(1)(a))
- –Marketing emails
- –Optional data collection (e.g., health data)
- –Non-essential cookies
- –Non-essential location processing
- –Sharing for non-essential purposes
You can withdraw consent anytime; withdrawal doesn’t affect prior lawful processing.
4.4 Legal Obligation (GDPR 6(1)(c))
- –Tax/accounting retention
- –AML/KYC compliance
- –Law enforcement/court orders
- –Breach notifications (GDPR Art. 33)
4.5 Vital Interests (GDPR 6(1)(d))
- –Emergency support in urgent safety situations
- –Preventing imminent harm or danger
4.6 Public Interest (GDPR 6(1)(e))
Not currently applicable to DomuHq’s operations.
5. How We Share Your Personal Data
We share data with other users (limited), vendors under DPAs, legal authorities when required, and in business transfers. We do not sell personal data.
5.1 Sharing With Other Users
- Public Profile Information (visible to others)
- –Name, age, gender (if provided)
- –Profile photo, bio, interests
- –Compatibility score
- –Verification status (badge)
- –Property listings (Hosts)
- –Reviews and ratings
- Not Shared by default
- –Email address and phone number (unless you choose to share)
- –Full date of birth (only age is shown)
- –Payment info
- –Verification documents
- Messages
- –Messages are visible to recipients.
- –We don’t read private messages except: automated moderation; abuse reports (human review); legal requirements.
5.2 Sharing With Third-Party Service Providers
We use trusted providers under Data Processing Agreements (DPAs):
- Identity Verification Provider (Didit)
- –Data shared: ID docs, biometric photos, name, DOB
- –Purpose: verification, authentication, AML/KYC screening
- –Provider retention: typically 5 years
- –Provider privacy policies are available upon request at privacy@domuhq.cz
- Payment Processors
- –Provider: Stripe (web payments)
- –Data shared: card details and payment amount (card-only, no billing address collected)
- –We do not store full card numbers (PCI DSS compliance handled by Stripe)
- Cloud Hosting and Infrastructure (AWS EU)
- –Provider: Amazon Web Services (AWS), EU-Frankfurt and EU-Ireland regions
- –Services: Cognito (authentication), RDS (database), S3 (file storage), Lambda (serverless compute), ElastiCache (caching), CloudFront (CDN)
- –All data stored and processed within the EEA. No data transfers outside the EEA.
- –Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
- CDN and Security (Cloudflare)
- –Provider: Cloudflare, Inc.
- –Data processed: IP addresses, HTTP request metadata (for DDoS protection, DNS resolution, and content delivery)
- –Cloudflare operates EU data centers; traffic is routed to the nearest node
- Analytics and Monitoring
- –Google Analytics 4 (anonymized IP; consent required for non-essential cookies; Measurement ID: G-1MWDC6Q4CR)
- –DataDog (application performance monitoring, error tracking, anonymized logs)
- Email and SMS Providers
- –Mailgun (Sinch): transactional email delivery via notify.domuhq.cz (EU API endpoint)
- –MessageBird/Bird: SMS OTP verification codes sent to your phone number
- Translation and Maps
- –DeepL SE: real-time chat message translation between Czech and English (message text is sent to DeepL API for translation; no personal identifiers are included)
- –Mapy.cz (Seznam.cz): Czech address autocomplete for property listings and location search (address strings only, no personal data)
- Property Verification
- –ČÚZK (Czech Office for Surveying, Mapping and Cadastre): property ownership verification via REST API (property data only, no personal user data sent)
- Push Notifications
- –Apple Push Notification Service (APNS): device tokens for iOS push notifications
- AI and Machine Learning Providers
- –AWS Bedrock (EU-Frankfurt): powers roommate compatibility matching, listing optimization, and DomuBot AI assistant. Data shared: pseudonymized assessment scores, usage patterns. No raw personal data sent.
- –AWS Rekognition (EU-Frankfurt): image content moderation for profile photos and listing images. Data shared: uploaded images are scanned and results returned; images are not retained by Rekognition.
- –Anthropic (Claude API): powers DomuBot AI assistant for product support (currently internal; planned for user-facing support). When user-facing: conversation text is processed; no personal identifiers are included in prompts.
- Payment Processors (iOS)
- –Apple StoreKit: processes iOS in-app subscription purchases. Apple handles all payment data per their privacy policy. DomuHQ receives only transaction receipts and subscription status.
5.3 Sharing With Legal Authorities
- –Required by law (subpoenas/court orders/legal process)
- –Protecting rights and safety (fraud/abuse/illegal activity; preventing harm)
- –National security requests where legally mandated
- –Enforcement and legal defense
We will notify you unless prohibited by law/court order.
5.4 Business Transfers
- –If merger/acquisition/sale/bankruptcy: data may transfer to successor
- –Successor bound by this policy or will notify you of changes
- –We will notify you via email and Platform notice
5.5 Sharing With Your Consent
- –Integrations you authorize (future)
- –Marketing partnerships (opt-in only)
- –Research/academic studies (anonymized only)
5.6 We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Data
DomuHq does NOT sell personal data or engage in data brokerage.
6. International Data Transfers
6.1 Data Storage Location
- –All personal data is stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA).
- –Primary infrastructure: AWS EU-Frankfurt (Germany) and AWS EU-Ireland.
- –Identity verification: Didit, hosted on AWS Ireland (EEA).
- –Email delivery: Mailgun EU endpoint.
- –File storage: Hetzner (Germany) for internal operations.
- –DomuHQ does not use Google Cloud or any non-EEA primary infrastructure.
6.2 Transfers Outside the EEA
DomuHQ's infrastructure is designed to keep all personal data within the EEA. We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the EEA.
- –In limited cases, certain third-party sub-processors (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, Anthropic for AI services) may process data in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- –Google Analytics may process anonymized/pseudonymized data on Google servers; IP anonymization is enabled.
- –Where transfers occur, we ensure GDPR Chapter V safeguards are in place (SCCs, adequacy decisions, or explicit consent).
For details on specific transfers and applicable safeguards: privacy@domuhq.cz.
6.3 Your Rights Regarding Transfers
- –Request information about transfers and safeguards
- –Object if you believe transfers violate GDPR
- –Request a copy of safeguards (e.g., SCCs) for specific providers
7. Your Data Protection Rights
7.1 Right of Access (GDPR Art. 15)
- –Profile > Data & Security > Download My Data
- –Request via privacy@domuhq.cz or domuhq.cz/gdpr
- –Format provided: PDF or JSON
- –Response: within 30 days (may extend by 60 days for complex requests)
First request is free; repeated requests in a short period may incur a reasonable fee.
7.2 Right to Rectification (GDPR Art. 16)
- –Update most info in Profile > Manage Profile
- –For non-editable data (e.g., verification status) contact privacy@domuhq.cz with evidence
- –Corrections processed within 30 days
7.3 Right to Erasure (GDPR Art. 17)
- –Delete account via Profile > Preferences > Danger Zone > Delete Account, or request via privacy@domuhq.cz / domuhq.cz/gdpr
- –Deletion within 30 days (subject to legal exceptions)
- –Exceptions: legal retention (financial 10 years; verification 5 years), legal claims, shared messages, reviews (may be anonymized), backups up to 90 days
7.4 Right to Restriction (GDPR Art. 18)
- –Request restriction via privacy@domuhq.cz with reason
- –We store data but suspend processing except with consent/legal claims/protect third parties
- –Response within 30 days
7.5 Right to Data Portability (GDPR Art. 20)
- –Download via Profile > Data & Security (JSON/CSV) or request via privacy@domuhq.cz
- –Applies to data you provided and processing based on consent/contract
- –Includes: account/profile, assessment responses, sent messages (your copies), listings, transaction history
- –Response within 30 days
7.6 Right to Object (GDPR Art. 21)
- –Object via privacy@domuhq.cz with specific processing you object to
- –We stop unless compelling grounds override your interests
- –Absolute right to object to direct marketing (we stop immediately)
7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent (GDPR Art. 7(3))
- –Profile > Preferences > Notifications (toggle off Marketing Communications), or email privacy@domuhq.cz to withdraw other consents
- –Or contact privacy@domuhq.cz
- –Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing
Some features may require consent; turning it off may limit those features.
7.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint
- –Czech authority: ÚOOÚ (uoou.cz)
- –Address: Pplk. Sochora 27, 170 00 Prague 7
- –Phone: +420 234 665 111
- –Email: posta@uoou.cz
- –EU residents may also complain in their country
We encourage contacting privacy@domuhq.cz first so we can address concerns.
7.9 Automated Decision-Making and Profiling (GDPR Art. 22)
- –Right not to be subject to solely automated decisions with legal/similarly significant effects
- –Right to contest AI decisions, request human review, and understand AI logic
See Section 8 for AI details.
8. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making
8.1 AI Systems We Use
- Matching and Recommendations
- –Personality compatibility scoring (Five-Factor Model)
- –Roommate and property recommendations
- –Squad compatibility analysis
- Content Moderation
- –Detection of prohibited content (hate speech, nudity, scams) using AWS Bedrock and AWS Rekognition
- –Spam and fraud detection
- Platform Optimization
- –Listing quality recommendations
- –UX personalization
- Customer Support
- –DomuBot AI assistant (powered by Anthropic Claude)
- –Currently used internally for product support; planned for user-facing customer assistance
- –When user-facing: processes conversation text to provide housing and platform support
8.2 Legal Basis for AI Processing
- –Legitimate interests: safety, fraud prevention, UX improvement
- –Contract performance: providing matching/platform services
- –Consent: optional AI features (advanced analytics, listing optimization)
8.3 Your Rights Under GDPR Article 22
- –Human oversight for high-impact decisions (bans, verification failures)
- –Right to contest AI decisions
- –Right to explanation
- –How to request: email privacy@domuhq.cz with subject “AI Decision Review Request” and details; response within 30 days
8.4 AI Data Retention and Security
- –Training data is anonymized/aggregated; individual training points pseudonymized
- –AI decision logs retained 12 months (unless needed for legal/compliance); encrypted and access-controlled
8.5 EU AI Act Compliance
- –Designed to comply with EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), effective 2026
- –High-risk: personality matching — audits, transparency, human oversight, governance, documentation, conformity assessment where required
- –Limited-risk: DomuBot/content moderation — transparency, testing, human escalation
- –User rights: contest decisions, request review, opt-out of non-essential AI features, complain to ÚOOÚ
8.6 AI Fairness and Non-Discrimination
- –Diverse training data; bias testing; fairness metrics; human review of high-impact decisions
- –Report discrimination concerns to support@domuhq.cz or privacy@domuhq.cz
Urgent cases: human review within 7 days; standard cases: within 30 days.
8.7 Third-Party AI Providers
- –Identity verification AI: Didit Identity Spain SL (biometric liveness detection, document authenticity checks, hosted on AWS Ireland)
- –Content moderation AI: DomuHq internal system using AWS Bedrock (text moderation) and AWS Rekognition (image moderation), both EU-Frankfurt
- –Roommate matching AI: DomuHq internal system using AWS Bedrock (compatibility scoring from psychometric assessments), EU-Frankfurt
- –DomuBot AI assistant: powered by Anthropic Claude API (currently internal; planned for user-facing product support)
- –Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (anonymized behavioral data)
Third-party AI processing is governed by their policies and DomuHq DPAs.
9. Data Retention
9.1 Retention Principles
- –We keep personal data only as long as needed for purposes or legal requirements.
- –Retention depends on purpose, legal obligations, legitimate interests, and consent.
9.2 Retention Periods by Data Type
- Account Data
- –Active: while account is active
- –Deleted: deleted within 30 days (subject to exceptions)
- –Inactive: if no login for 2 years, may delete after notice
- Verification Data
- –5 years from verification date (AML/KYC; Act No. 253/2008 Coll.)
- Transaction and Payment Data
- –10 years from transaction date (Accounting Act No. 563/1991; Tax Code No. 280/2009)
- Messages and Communications
- –Until deletion or as needed for disputes (up to 3 years), enforcement, or legal obligations
- –You can delete messages from your inbox view; recipient may retain
- Reviews and Ratings
- –Remain visible unless deleted
- –After account deletion: may be anonymized (name removed) to preserve integrity
- Support Tickets
- –3 years from ticket closure
- Analytics and Usage Data
- –24 months (individual usage); anonymized analytics retained indefinitely
- AI Training Data
- –Anonymized/pseudonymized training data retained indefinitely (de-identified/aggregated)
- Backups
- –Up to 90 days (disaster recovery); deleted data may persist until rotation
9.3 Account Deletion and Data Erasure
- Immediate (within 24 hours)
- –Account access terminated and all sessions invalidated
- –Profile hidden from other users
- –Personally identifiable information (name, email, phone, photos, profile bio, assessment responses, social login IDs) anonymized in production systems
- –Active listings and squad memberships removed
- Within 30 days
- –Account row permanently purged from production database
- –Identity provider account permanently deleted
- –Profile photos and documents permanently deleted from object storage
- –Data anonymized but retained where legal retention obligations apply (see Exceptions below)
- Exceptions (data retained beyond 30 days)
- –Verification data: 5 years from verification date (AML/KYC; Act No. 253/2008 Coll.)
- –Financial and transaction records: 10 years (Czech accounting law)
- –Ongoing disputes, litigation, or investigations: until resolved + applicable limitation periods
- –Messages you sent: remain in recipients' inboxes (their copies)
- –Reviews you wrote: may be anonymized (your name removed) and kept to preserve integrity for other users
- –Encrypted backups: deleted data may persist up to 90 days until backup rotation
Delete via Profile > Preferences > Danger Zone > Delete Account, or request via privacy@domuhq.cz. You will receive an email confirming the deletion and the scheduled purge date.
10. Data Security
10.1 Security Measures
- Technical Safeguards
- –Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+)
- –Encryption at rest (AES-256)
- –Passwords hashed with bcrypt + salt
- –RBAC access controls; MFA for admins
- –Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DDoS protection, rate limiting
- –Code reviews, security testing, annual penetration tests, vulnerability scanning
- Organizational Safeguards
- –Employee security training
- –Confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
- –Background checks for sensitive access
- –Data minimization
- –Incident response plan
- Third-Party Security
- –DPAs required
- –Audits/certifications where appropriate
- –Breach notification to DomuHq within 24 hours
10.2 Data Breach Notification
- –Notify ÚOOÚ within 72 hours where required (GDPR Art. 33).
- –Notify affected users without undue delay for high-risk breaches (GDPR Art. 34).
- –Contain/remediate, investigate, prevent recurrence; offer assistance if appropriate.
10.3 Your Responsibility
- –Use strong, unique password; don’t share it.
- –Secure your device and keep software updated.
- –Report suspicious activity to privacy@domuhq.cz.
- –Be cautious of phishing/social engineering.
DomuHq is not liable for unauthorized access due to your failure to secure your account (unless caused by our gross negligence).
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
11.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help remember preferences, keep you logged in, and analyze usage.
11.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- –Essential cookies: required for login, security, session management (cannot be disabled).
- –Analytics cookies: usage measurement (requires consent for non-essential cookies).
- –Marketing cookies: targeted ads (if applicable; requires explicit consent).
- –Preference cookies: remember settings (language/timezone).
11.3 Managing Cookies
- –Cookie banner options: Accept All; Reject Non-Essential; Customize.
- –Change anytime: clear browser cookies to reset the consent popup, or visit domuhq.cz/cookies.
- –Browser settings can also control cookies (may affect functionality).
11.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, payment processors). We don’t control them.
See Cookie Policy: domuhq.cz/cookies
12. Children’s Privacy
12.1 Minimum Age Requirement
- –Not intended for children under 16.
- –No knowing collection without verified parental consent.
- –If under 16: parental consent required; proof may be requested.
12.2 Discovery and Deletion
- –If unverified child data is found: delete within 7 days; terminate child account; notify parent/guardian if possible.
12.3 Parental Rights
- –Parents/guardians can access, rectify, delete, withdraw consent, object, and complain to ÚOOÚ.
- –To exercise: contact privacy@domuhq.cz with proof of guardianship.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
13.1 Amendments
- –We may update this policy for new features, practice changes, legal/regulatory updates, or feedback.
- –Material changes communicated via email, prominent platform notice, and/or in-app notification.
- –Notice period: at least 30 days before changes take effect (longer if required by law).
- –Continued use after effective date = acceptance; you can delete your account if you disagree.
13.2 Version History
- –Version 1.1 — Effective April 1, 2026 (Updated vendor disclosures, international transfers, AI providers).
- –Previous versions available upon request: privacy@domuhq.cz.
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