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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Doorstack ("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 use our HOA management platform ("the Service"). By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when registering for the Service or using its features, including:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Home address and property information
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Communications with us and other users through the Service
  • Documents and files you upload to the Service

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Service)
  • Location data (with your permission)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Log files and analytics data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:

  • Authentication services (Google) if you sign in using those providers
  • Payment processors for transaction verification
  • Public records and databases for property ownership verification

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • To create and manage your account
  • To process payments and send invoices
  • To communicate with you about your account, violations, review requests, and community announcements
  • To enable communication between community members, board members, and administrators
  • To send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
  • To respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
  • To send you marketing communications (with your consent, where required)

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Within Your Community

The Service is designed to facilitate communication within HOA communities. Certain information may be shared with other members of your community based on your role and permissions:

  • Your name, property address, and contact information may be visible in community directories
  • Board members and administrators have access to homeowner information, violations, and review requests
  • Comments and documents you share may be visible to authorized community members

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Cloud hosting providers (AWS)
  • Payment processors (Stripe)
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer support tools

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to:

  • Comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Doorstack, our users, or the public
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Investigate potential violations of the law or our policies

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have regarding your information.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and role-based permissions
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:

  • The nature and sensitivity of the information
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • The purposes for which we process your information
  • Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access and receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

7.2 Correction

You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information. You can update most information directly through your account settings.

7.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., compliance with legal obligations, resolution of disputes).

7.4 Restriction and Objection

You have the right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

7.5 Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. Note that you will still receive transactional and administrative messages.

7.6 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@doorstacks.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Authenticate your account
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
  • Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@doorstacks.com.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@doorstacks.com.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • The right to restrict or object to processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

We process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract (to provide the Service)
  • Legitimate interests (to improve and secure the Service)
  • Legal compliance (to meet regulatory requirements)
  • Consent (for marketing communications)

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
  • Displaying a prominent notice within the Service

Your continued use of the Service after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@doorstacks.com

By using Doorstack, you agree to our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy.