Does Airbnb share your information?

You as a Guest invite additional Guests to a booking, certain information is shared with each additional Guest, such as your name, travel dates, Host name, Listing details, Accommodation address, and other related information.



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Any information shown on your user profile can be seen by other users of the Airbnb community. Your information may also be highlighted to users across Airbnb, outside of your profile.

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Your identification information is handled according to our Privacy Policy and isn't shared with your Host or guests.

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When you send a booking request, you're sharing your enthusiasm with the Host, not your personal information. Before you book, a Host will only be shown your first name and identity verification status.

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When you host or help with hosting on Airbnb, you may be asked to provide information such as your legal name, date of birth, or government ID for verification. These details are required by law as part of a process called Know Your Customer (KYC).

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No, you do not need to disclose your social security and passport information to hosts during the booking process. Fortunately, Airbnb's payment section is quite secure and not prone to hacking, so your bank and credit information are less likely to fall into the wrong hands.

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As a guest, the following information will never be shared with your host or anyone else on Airbnb: The photo of your ID; The photo you take of yourself to verify your ID; Your legal address.

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Safety is important, but we value your privacy too. We never review, scan, or analyze your messaging communications to send you third-party marketing messages. We don't sell reviews or analyses of these communications.

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It is not possible to do a name-based search for a host or hostess directly via Airbnb's search function. However, guests can still find hosts through their Airbnb listings and even Google search if they have all the necessary details.

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Your identification information is handled according to our Privacy Policy and isn't shared with your Host or guests.

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Contacting Hosts is as simple as sending them a quick message on Airbnb to let them know you're interested in their place or experience. For your safety and privacy, guests and Hosts only receive each other's phone numbers after a reservation is confirmed.

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The vacation rental property allows for security cameras in many parts of a home or apartment that's rented out to guests. But if you're going to be watched, you should know about it. Airbnb doesn't allow for hidden cameras or any other types of concealed recording devices.

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Sharing passport details with an Airbnb host can be risky, especially if the host is not legitimate. If the host is a fraudster or scammer, they could use your passport details to commit identity theft.

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As a business, Airbnb strives to track down and deactivate users who violate its policies. This is achieved by seeing how hosts use the same IP address or contact details across several accounts they oversee.

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Check the host's profile Airbnb verifies users (both hosts and guests) through several factors, including government IDs, email addresses, and phone numbers. Always check the host's profile to make sure they've uploaded these things—you can find it on the left side of their profile page.

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5 risks for Airbnb, Vrbo® and other property rental hosts
  • Property damage to your Airbnb or Vrbo. ...
  • Preventing guest injuries at your Airbnb rental. ...
  • Theft of personal belongings. ...
  • Squatters in your rental. ...
  • Loss of use can equate to loss of income.


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YOU COULD BE IN DANGER IN A FIRE Because they are not licensed, they are also not regulated by the local Building & Fire Prevention department to ensure that the residential property is in compliance with the fire and safety codes for transient use. If a fire breaks out, you are on your own.

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Airbnb prohibits security cameras or recording devices that are in or that observe private spaces like bedrooms, bathrooms, or sleeping areas.

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Select Account settings from the drop-down menu. Scroll down to the Privacy and sharing section and click on Edit next to Profile visibility. Choose Private to make your profile invisible to non-Airbnb users and those who are not logged in.

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