📜 Privacy Policy – Homiq

Effective Date: Aug 2025

At Homiq, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring a safe and transparent experience when you use our platform to buy, sell, or rent properties. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Homiq, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and account details provided during registration.
Property Information: Details you share when listing or searching for properties (e.g., property title, price, location, description).
Location Data: Approximate or precise location when you enable GPS/location services.
Usage Data: Device information, IP address, browser type, app usage patterns, and cookies.
Device or Other IDs: Such as Advertising ID, Android ID, or other unique device identifiers (used for analytics, security, and advertising).
Crash Logs & Diagnostics: Error reports, performance data, and technical details to help us identify and fix issues.
Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and communications made through the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Homiq platform.
Enable property searches, listings, and direct communication between users.
Personalize your experience with recommendations and filters.
Ensure trust, safety, and verification of listings.
Monitor crashes and improve stability of our app.
Display ads and measure their effectiveness (if third-party advertising is enabled).
Send important updates, alerts, and promotional offers (only if you opt-in).
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy. Homiq does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

Property Owners/Agents when you inquire about a property.
Service Providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, crash reporting, advertising).
Legal Authorities if required by law or to protect user safety.

4. Data Security

We implement strong security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure servers, and restricted access controls. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete protection.

5. Data Retention & Your Rights

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal requirements.
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Opt-out of promotional communications.
- Control location and cookie settings through your device or browser.

To request data deletion, please contact us at support@homiq.com.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website/app performance.
Analyze user behavior and enhance features.
Provide personalized recommendations.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

Homiq is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that a child’s data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: support@homiq.com
📍 Address: C-249, Sector 63, Noida, India 203201

✨ With Homiq, your trust and safety come first. We are committed to giving you a secure and reliable property experience.

✅ Now this matches Google Play’s Data Safety form expectations.

Device IDs, Crash Logs, and Encryption are explicitly mentioned.
Data retention & deletion rights are included.