deadline on 22nd july 2025
privacy policy
last updated: July 2, 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how Local House (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you interact with our website, application process, programs, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
Who We Are
Local House is a 50-day offline residency program for early-stage builders. We bring together a small cohort of builders in a house in Gurgaon, NCR. We aim to provide a focused, distraction-free space for creative and entrepreneurial exploration.
This policy governs how we manage your personal information during application, selection, participation, and communication with our team.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Identifiers: Name, email, phone number, social media handles
Demographic Information: Age, nationality, city
Application Materials: Essays, links to past work, resumes (if submitted), references
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access times, referring URLs
Program Data: Room preferences, meal preferences, health disclosures (if provided)
Communication Data: Emails, survey responses, or feedback
We collect information via forms, emails, direct conversations, and automated tracking on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Review and process your application
Communicate program updates and logistics
Organize rooming, meals, and support services
Provide emergency contact information during your stay
Improve our Services and website experience
Share updates or opportunities from the Local House network
Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your data. We may share data with:
Team members and evaluators to process your application
Operational staff (e.g., housekeeping, kitchen, emergency) strictly on a need-to-know basis
Third-party platforms (e.g., Google Forms, Notion, Sheets, etc.) used to collect and store your information
Law enforcement or authorities if legally required
Any external sharing will always prioritize your privacy.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:
Password-protected forms and systems
Access control for internal staff
Encrypted backups where possible
That said, no digital storage is 100% secure. By using our Services, you acknowledge this risk.
Cookies & Analytics
We may use basic cookies and web analytics (such as Google Analytics) to understand user activity, improve design, and monitor traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request a copy of the information we store about you
Ask for corrections or deletion
Withdraw consent to be contacted
To exercise any of these rights, email us at stay@localhouse.in.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, partner platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
Media Consent
Unless you opt out, we may use your photographs, testimonials, or video recordings captured during the program for marketing and documentation. You may request to opt out by writing to us before the program begins.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If significant, we will notify you directly.
Contact
For any privacy-related concerns, requests, or questions, contact:
📩 stay@localhouse.in
