Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 30, 2025

1. Introduction

Vermare ("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 and participate in our survey.

2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide

When you complete our survey, we collect:

  • Email address (optional)

  • Country and region

  • Property type and count

  • Hosting preferences and pain points

  • Free-text responses to open-ended questions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect:

  • IP address (for country detection only, not stored)

  • Browser type and version

  • Screen resolution and device information

  • Language preference

  • Timezone

  • Survey completion timestamp

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following technologies:

  • Google Analytics cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat (if analytics enabled)

  • Browser localStorage: vermare_survey_submitted, vermare_survey_completed (prevents duplicate submissions)

  • Browser fingerprinting: Canvas-based fingerprint for duplicate detection

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

  • Product validation and market research

  • Understanding host needs and pain points

  • Preventing duplicate survey submissions

  • Analyzing trends and patterns in hosting challenges

  • Contacting willing participants for follow-up research (optional)

  • Improving our website and survey experience

4. Data Storage and Security

Storage: Survey responses are stored in Google Firebase/Firestore with industry-standard security measures.

Retention: We retain survey data for the duration of our validation phase and product development. You may request deletion at any time.

Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers (Google Firebase, Google Analytics) under strict data processing agreements

  • Aggregated, anonymized data in public reports or presentations

  • Law enforcement if required by law

6. Your Rights (GDPR & ePrivacy)

If you are in the European Union or Estonia, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data

  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data

  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

  • Objection: Object to data processing

  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@vermare.app

7. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google may use cookies and collect data according to their Privacy Policy.

IP Geolocation: We use ip-api.com to detect your country based on IP address. The IP address is not stored. See their privacy policy.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU/EEA, including the United States (Google Firebase). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through Standard Contractual Clauses and Google's compliance with EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: info@vermare.app
Company: MoiToi OƜ
Registered in Estonia

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