Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 12, 2025
Introduction
Homies ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website meethomies.com and use our life-sharing services.
We provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in California, and we take our responsibility to protect sensitive personal information very seriously.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you use our services, we may collect:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Application Information: Employment history, housing situation, experience with disabilities, and motivations for becoming a supportive roommate
- Client Information: Regional center affiliation, service coordinator details, support needs, and personal interests
- Background Check Information: Information required for FBI and DOJ background checks
- Resumes and Documents: Files you upload as part of your application
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device and browser information
- IP address and location data
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website information
- Interactions with our website (via Microsoft Clarity)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process applications for supportive roommates and clients
- Match clients with compatible supportive roommates
- Communicate with you about our services
- Conduct required background checks
- Coordinate with Regional Centers
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Regional Centers: To coordinate services for clients
- Background Check Providers: To conduct required screenings
- Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our business (email services, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
- Access your personal information in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@meethomies.com or call (805) 328-5132.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Application materials for unsuccessful applicants are retained for one year.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our services
We use Microsoft Clarity to analyze user behavior on our website. You can opt out of tracking by adjusting your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: