Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30 May 2023

HousingCart ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the HousingCart mobile app ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information Collected: We may collect the following personal information from users:

• Name
• Mobile number
• Email
• Address

Use of Personal Information: We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

• Registration and account management
• Sending one-time passwords (OTP), offers, and notifications

Third-Party Services: The App integrates the following third-party services for data management and payment processing:

• Firebase database
• Firebase analytics
• MySQL database
• Cashfree payment gateway

Security Measures: We implement multiple firewalls and security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

Age Restriction: The App is intended for use by individuals aged 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from an individual under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Third-Party Sharing: We do not share your personal information with any third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law or as necessary for data management and payment processing purposes.

Payment Gateway: The App integrates with Cashfree, a secure payment gateway, for processing payments. When making payments through the App, you may be required to provide additional financial information, such as credit card details or bank account information. Please note that Cashfree has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review it for information on how they handle your personal and financial data.

Tracking Technologies: The App does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. We solely track app performance and user interactions for analytical purposes.

App Permissions: The HousingCart App may request the following permissions on your device:

• Internet access: The App requires internet access to function properly and provide you with the intended services.
• Data, Call Log, and SMS Log access: The App may request access to your data, call log, and SMS log for specific features such as verifying your mobile number, displaying relevant notifications, and facilitating communication within the App.
• Read or Write access: The App may require access to specific files or storage areas on your device to enable features such as uploading images to your listings or saving images from the App.
• Gallery access: The App may request access to your device's gallery to allow you to upload images from your gallery to your listings.

User Consent: Before requesting any permissions or accessing sensitive information on your device, the App will seek your explicit consent. You will be prompted to grant or deny access to each permission individually. By granting permission, you provide consent for the App to access the requested information.

Data Deletion: Users who wish to delete their personal data from the App and our website can do so by deleting their profile or by contacting us at support@housingcart.in. We will make reasonable efforts to delete the requested information promptly.

Owner Company Information:

• Company Name: HOUSINGCART REALITY SERVICES & INFRABUILD PRIVATE LIMITED
• Company Address: HOUSINGCART REALITY SERVICES & INFRABUILD PRIVATE LIMITED, c/o Kajal Ahuja, Rajendra Nagar Chowk, Nehru Chowk, Bharat Paints Complex, BILASPUR, Bilaspur, Chattisgarh, India, 495001
• Contact Details: +91 7035844444

Additional Information for Users in India: This Privacy Policy is specific to the App offered in India and complies with applicable Indian data protection regulations.

Changes to the Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting a prominent notice within the App or by sending you a direct communication prior to the effective date of the changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or modifications. Your continued use of the App after the revised Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@housingcart.in.

Thank you for using the HousingCart mobile app.