Privacy policy.

Updated Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile app (IraqStays) and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

  • Account Information: Email, password, first and last name, phone number, country, and gender

  • Identity Verification: A government-issued ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license, or national ID) and a recent profile photo

  • Payment Information: PayPal account info

  • Device Information: Device OS (iOS or Android)

  • Location Information: Device location (while using the app)

  • Profile Photo: Used during account creation and for identity verification

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect this information to:

  • Create and manage accounts

  • Confirm user identity (by matching ID with profile photo)

  • Comply with gender-based rental laws

  • Process payments via PayPal

  • Help users manage devices

  • Show relevant nearby listings

3. Third-Party Services

We rely on:

  • Firebase – authentication, data, media storage

  • PayPal – payment processing

  • Google Maps – map view and location services

These services may collect or process data under their own privacy terms.

4. Data Storage and Security

All data, including profile photos and ID documents, is stored securely in Google Firestore and Firebase Storage. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We currently do not provide in-app data deletion. However, if required by law, we will delete user data upon verified request. You can request for your data to be deleted permanently by contacting us:
support@iraqstays.com

6. Data Sharing

User data is not shared with third parties, except:

  • As required by law

  • To process payments via PayPal

  • Through Firebase and Google services as part of app functionality

7. Children’s Privacy

You must be 18 years or older to use our app. We do not knowingly collect data from users under 18.

8. User Location

Our company is based in the UAE, and our services are primarily offered in Iraq. Your data may be processed in these countries.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, please contact:
support@iraqstays.com

10. Policy Changes

This policy may be updated in the future. Users will be notified of significant updates.