Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Introduction

SporeScore™ is a tenant-powered housing transparency platform designed to help renters identify potential habitability concerns, including recurring leaks, mold, water intrusion, repair issues, and related housing conditions. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it may be used, and the choices available to users who interact with the platform.

By using SporeScore™, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information voluntarily submitted by users, including:

  • Email addresses submitted through waitlists or early access forms

  • Property-related reports or housing experiences

  • Communications submitted through contact forms or email

  • General usage information and analytics

We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as browser type, device information, referral sources, and general site usage activity.

How Information Is Used

Information submitted to SporeScore™ may be used to:

  • Operate and improve the platform

  • Respond to inquiries or support requests

  • Develop future platform features

  • Analyze usage trends and site performance

  • Maintain platform integrity and moderation

  • Display aggregated or generalized property-related insights

We do not currently sell information to third parties.

User-Submitted Content

Users may voluntarily submit property experiences, observations, or reports related to housing conditions.

By submitting content to SporeScore™, users acknowledge that:

  • Submitted information may be reviewed, moderated, edited, summarized, restricted, or removed

  • Certain information may eventually be displayed publicly in aggregated, anonymized, or generalized form

  • Users are responsible for the accuracy of submitted information

  • SporeScore™ does not independently verify all user-submitted content

  • SporeScore™ reserves the right to refuse or remove submissions at its discretion

Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal information, confidential information, or information belonging to others without authorization.

Cookies & Analytics

SporeScore™ may use cookies, analytic tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site and to improve user experience.

These tools may collect general usage information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device/browser type

  • Referral sources

Users may adjust browser settings to limit certain cookie behavior.

Third-Party Services

SporeScore™ may rely on third-party platforms or tools for:

  • Website hosting

  • Email communications

  • Analytics

  • Social media integration

  • Form collection

These third-party providers may process certain information in accordance with their own privacy practices.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the platform. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

SporeScore™ is not directed toward children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically as the platform evolves. Continued use of the site after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

hello@sporescore.app