1. Introduction

Welcome to Housell. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you register on Housell, list a property, or contact us, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

Property Information: Details about properties you list, such as location, price, property type, and photos.

Financial Information: If you make payments through the App, we may collect payment details, such as credit card information.

Location Data: We may collect precise location data if you enable location services on your device.

Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, device identifiers, and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and manage Services: Facilitating property listings, matching users with properties, and enabling communication between buyers, sellers, and renters.

To Process Payments: Managing transactions and processing payments through secure third-party payment processors.

To Improve the App: Analyzing usage data to improve user experience and develop new features.

To Communicate with You: Sending you notifications, updates, and marketing communications, subject to your preferences.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App and providing services, such as payment processors, hosting services, and analytics providers.

Business Partners: With business partners for joint marketing or collaboration purposes, provided you have given your consent.

Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.

Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal restrictions.

Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format.

Objection and Restriction: You can object to or request the restriction of certain types of data processing.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data, improve the App, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your device settings.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country where we operate, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

Housell is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]