Last updated: March 2026
What We Collect
- Search queries: We log which addresses are searched to understand usage patterns and improve coverage. Searches are not linked to user accounts (we don’t have accounts).
- IP addresses: Used for rate limiting and abuse prevention only. IPs are hashed before storage and automatically purged after 7 days.
- Feedback submissions: If you submit feedback (bug reports, feature requests), we store the content you provide, your email (if given), and the page you were viewing.
- Email signups: If you sign up for coverage expansion notifications, we store your email and requested region.
- Rent contributions: If you contribute your rent data, we store the amount, dwelling type, bedrooms, and SA2 area. This data is anonymous and cannot be linked back to you.
What We Don’t Collect
- No user accounts or passwords (except the admin portal)
- No tracking cookies or advertising identifiers
- No third-party analytics (no Google Analytics, no Meta Pixel)
- No personal property ownership data
- No location tracking beyond what you explicitly search
Cookies
WhareScore uses minimal cookies. We may use a session cookie for the admin portal (httpOnly, secure, sameSite strict). No analytics or advertising cookies are used. Your recent searches and saved properties are stored in your browser’s localStorage — this data never leaves your device.
Data Retention
Hashed IP addresses: 7 days. Feedback and email signups: retained until manually deleted. Rent contributions: retained indefinitely (anonymous aggregate data). Search logs: 90 days.
Contact
For privacy inquiries, use the feedback form or visit our Contact page.