Privacy Policy
What we hold, and why.
Last updated June 12, 2026
This is an early version of our privacy policy, written in plain English while Manhattanite is in its private, seed phase. We'll publish a final version, reviewed by counsel, before the network opens to the public. Questions? Write to info@manhattanite.com.
Manhattanite is built on trust, and that includes how we handle your information. We collect only what the network needs to work, we don't sell it, and we keep it inside the network.
What we collect
When you create an account, we collect your email address and a password. When you apply for membership, we collect your name, your neighborhood, what you do, a short note about yourself, and the name of whoever referred you. When you post a listing, we store its details and photos. When you message another member, we store that message so it can be delivered and reviewed if needed. We also keep moderation records and basic, privacy-respecting analytics about how the site is used.
How we use it
We use your information to run the network: to create and secure your account, review membership applications, check listings before they go live, connect members who want to reach each other, and keep the place trustworthy. We don't process payments — Manhattanite takes no money through the platform during this phase.
What other members can see
Trust on Manhattanite is visible on purpose. Other members can see your first and last name, your neighborhood, and the name of the member who sponsored you. Your listings show this byline too. Your email address, password, and application details are not shown to other members. If you'd rather not be named, Manhattanite isn't the right fit — being vouched for, and named, is the point.
Who else can access it
A small number of people who run Manhattanite can access account and application data to review members and moderate listings. We use a few trusted service providers to operate the site — for hosting, database, and sending email — and they only handle data on our behalf. We do not sell your information, and we don't share it for advertising.
Cookies and analytics
We use the cookies needed to keep you signed in, and lightweight analytics to understand how the site is used. We don't use advertising trackers.
How long we keep it
We keep your information for as long as you have an account, and for a reasonable period afterward where we need it for safety, legal, or record-keeping reasons. When you ask us to delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal data rather than simply hiding it.
Your choices
You can ask to see the information we hold about you, correct it, or have it deleted. Depending on where you live — including under New York's SHIELD Act, and laws such as the CCPA in California or the GDPR in Europe — you may have additional rights. To make any request, write to info@manhattanite.com and we'll take care of it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including database-level access controls and short-lived, signed links for the photos you upload. No system is perfectly secure, but we treat your data as something to be careful with.
Children
Manhattanite is for adults. You must be at least 18 to use it, and it's not directed at anyone younger.
Changes
We may update this policy as Manhattanite grows. If we make a material change, we'll let members know.
Contact
Questions about your privacy? Write to info@manhattanite.com.