? PRIVACY POLICY FOR HOUSEPIN
Effective Date: November 2, 2025
Last Updated: November 2, 2025
Welcome to Housepin, a property listing and discovery platform that enables users to list, explore, and connect with property owners, agents, and potential buyers or tenants. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Housepin (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information to provide and improve our services, ensure platform safety, and support communication between users.
a. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Profile photo (optional)
- Login provider details (e.g., Google Sign-In)
b. Property Listing Information
- Property photos and videos
- Property location, description, and price
- Associated metadata (timestamps, category)
c. Location Data
- Approximate or precise location (if permission granted)
You can disable location access anytime from your device settings.
d. Payment and Transaction Data
- Transaction details (amount, status, reference ID)
- Payment provider details (Cashfree, Razorpay, Stripe)
We do not store card or banking information. All transactions are processed securely through PCI-DSS–compliant payment gateways.
e. Automatically Collected Data
- Device identifiers (Android ID, instance ID)
- App version, device model, OS
- Crash logs and diagnostics (via Firebase)
- Push notification tokens
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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Display and promote property listings
- Enable contact between users and agents
- Process payments and send receipts
- Send notifications or promotional messages
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
- Comply with legal obligations
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3. SHARING OF INFORMATION
We do not sell personal data. Limited data may be shared with:
a. Service Providers
- Firebase, Google Sign-In: authentication
- Cashfree, Razorpay, Stripe: payment processing
- Firebase Messaging: notifications
- Google Maps: map and location services
b. Legal Compliance
Information may be disclosed if required by law or government authorities.
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4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
- Data stored securely in Firebase Cloud Services
- Sensitive data encrypted on-device
- Industry-standard security measures applied
- No method of storage or transmission is 100% secure
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5. DATA RETENTION
We retain your information as needed for operations or legal compliance. You may request account deletion at any time. Data will be removed or anonymized within 7 business days of deletion confirmation.
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6. ACCOUNT AND DATA DELETION
You can request deletion via:
1. In-app: Profile ? Settings ? Delete Account
2. Email: support@yourdomain.com (subject: "Account Deletion Request – Housepin")
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7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Housepin is for users aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us if you believe a minor’s data was shared.
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8. YOUR RIGHTS
You may:
- Access, correct, or delete your data
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
Contact: support@yourdomain.com
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9. THIRD-PARTY SDKS
| SDK / Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|----------------|----------|----------------|
| Firebase (Auth, Messaging) | Authentication, notifications | Device ID, email, crash logs |
| Google Sign-In | Login | Name, email |
| Cashfree / Razorpay / Stripe | Payments | Transaction info |
| Google Maps Platform | Maps & autocomplete | Location data |
| React Native Geolocation | Location for listings | GPS coordinates |
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10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy periodically. Updated policies will show a new “Effective Date.”
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11. CONTACT US
info@housepin.in
https://housepin.in/privacy-policy
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SUMMARY
Housepin collects only necessary data for authentication, listing, and payments. We do not sell or misuse user data. All integrations follow privacy-compliant standards.