Privacy Policy
How Next Knock collects, uses, and protects personal information.
Effective date: April 21, 2026. This page explains what information Next Knock collects from students,
hostel owners, dorm managers, and visitors, and how that information is used across the platform.
1. Information we collect
We may collect information you provide directly, including your full name, email address, phone number,
password, profile role, listing details, booking details, reviews, reports, uploaded images, and any
messages or notes you submit through the website.
2. How we use your information
We use personal information to create and manage accounts, publish listings, process booking requests,
show availability, send notifications, improve marketplace safety, respond to reports, and operate the
student housing platform effectively.
3. Booking and listing data
When students submit booking requests and owners publish rooms or seats, that information is stored so
availability, approvals, pricing, occupancy, reviews, and booking history can be managed accurately inside
the platform.
4. Notifications and emails
Next Knock may send platform notifications related to bookings, reviews, reports, approvals, account
activity, and moderation. If email delivery is enabled on the server, email updates may also be sent to
users who opt in.
5. Photos and uploaded content
Listing images, room descriptions, amenities, rules, pricing, and similar content uploaded by owners may be
shown publicly to help students evaluate accommodation options. Users should only upload content they are
allowed to share.
6. Sharing of information
We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared inside the platform between students and
owners when necessary to support bookings, listing management, moderation, security, legal compliance, or
operation of the website.
7. Data retention
Account records, listings, bookings, reviews, moderation records, and notifications may be retained as long
as reasonably necessary for platform operation, fraud prevention, dispute handling, legal compliance, and
business recordkeeping.
8. Data security
We aim to protect information using reasonable administrative and technical measures. However, no online
service can guarantee absolute security, so users should also protect their passwords and shared account
access carefully.
9. Cookies and technical data
The website may use session data, basic technical logs, and similar tools needed for authentication, page
security, performance, and general platform functionality. Your hosting environment may also create server
logs for operational and security purposes.
10. Your choices
You can choose what listing content you publish, whether to opt in to email notifications, and whether to
continue using the service. You may also request account or data-related help through the contact details
published on this website.
11. Children's privacy
Next Knock is intended for students, property owners, and accommodation managers who are able to use the
platform lawfully. If you believe information has been submitted inappropriately, it should be reviewed and
removed where required.
12. Policy updates
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or product changes.
When updates are made, the effective date on this page should be revised accordingly.