Terms and Conditions
Welcome to our website! By using or signing up for our services, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
Note: Users are required to regularly check this page for any updates to the Terms and Conditions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Data Collection
By using our services, you consent to the collection and storage of your IP address; this is only used for the purposes of securing our site and preventing wrongdoing.
Your location data, if permission is granted, may be used solely to enhance the functionality of our map system and other features to improve your navigation experience on our site.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Currently, we do not use cookies on our website. However, third-party features, such as the map and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics and Google Ads), may use cookies or tracking technologies. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.
4. Sharing of Information
Any information you provide on listings may be shared with other users of the site. We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent.
Data provided by users may be utilized to enhance the functionality of the website, including improving property location services and assisting users in finding properties.
We will only share user information in response to a legal request, such as a court order.
5. User Responsibilities
- You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide.
- You agree to use the services for lawful purposes only.
- You agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations.
- You agree not to engage in any activities that could harm the platform or its users.
6. Modifications
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new terms on our website.
7. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at support@apartment-seeker.co.uk.
9. Handling of Inactive and Agreed Listings
Once a listing is marked as 'Inactive' or 'Agreed', the following changes will occur:
- Only the first part of the listing's postcode will be displayed to users, providing a rough location of the property without disclosing the full address.
- All property images associated with the listing will be removed from public view.
These measures are designed to protect the privacy of landlords while still allowing potential renters to gauge the general area of available properties.
10. Accessibility Statement
We strive to make our website as accessible as possible. However, due to the feature-rich nature of our platform, some features may currently be more accessible to sighted users. We acknowledge that certain functionalities may not yet be fully compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
We are committed to improving accessibility over time and will continue to update our website to enhance user experience for all individuals, regardless of their abilities. We appreciate your understanding and encourage feedback on how we can improve accessibility further.
Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post those changes to this Privacy Policy and any other places we deem appropriate. If we make material changes, we will notify you here, by email, or by means of a notice on our home page.
Website Analytics
We use multiple web analytics tools provided by service partners such as Google Analytics to collect information about how you interact with our website, including:
- What pages you visit
- How much time you spend on each page
- Your operating system and web browser
- Network and IP information
We use this information to improve our Services. This data may be transmitted to and stored by these service partners on servers in a country other than your residence. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
Data Minimization and Use
We believe in minimizing the data we collect and limiting its use to:
- Delivering, improving, and enhancing our Services
- Diagnosing problems and identifying security risks
- Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
- Collecting aggregate statistics about the use of our Services
- Understanding how you use our Services
Much of the data collected is aggregated or statistical and not linked to personal data. If it is personal data, we treat it accordingly.
Data Retention
We store personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Services you have requested, and thereafter for legitimate legal or business purposes, including:
- Retention periods mandated by law
- Preserving our legal rights
- Maintaining accurate business records
Sharing with Trusted Third Parties
We may share your personal data with:
- Affiliated companies within our corporate family
- Third parties with which we have partnered
- Trusted service providers
These third parties are subject to strict data processing terms and conditions.
Subject Access Request
You can request all personal information we hold via email. Please allow a minimum of 30 days for this information to be gathered and forwarded to you. There will be no charge for this service.
User-Uploaded Data
Any data you upload, including but not limited to photos, documents, and personal information, will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We take measures to protect this information and use it solely for the purposes stated herein.
Indemnification Clause
Indemnification by User
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Apartment-Seeker.co.uk and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and service providers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of:
- User-Uploaded Content: Any content you upload that infringes upon intellectual property rights.
- Breach of Terms: Your breach of these Terms or applicable laws.
- Third-Party Claims: Claims arising from your use of our services.
The Indemnified Parties have the right to control the defense of any such claims.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Apartment-Seeker.co.uk and its Indemnified Parties shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the services. This includes loss of profits, data, or goodwill, regardless of whether Apartment-Seeker.co.uk was advised of the possibility of such damages.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver
No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of any other term or condition.
Thank you for using our services!
All enquiries/requests should be sent to support@apartment-seeker.co.uk
Effective 29th May 2025
