📜 Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

When you create an account or interact with the platform, we may collect:

• Name (if provided)
• Email address
• Account credentials
• Property favorites or preferences

b. Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected through third-party tools like Firebase and Google Analytics:

• IP address
• Device/browser type
• Usage behavior (page views, click patterns)
• Session duration and errors

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Allow account creation and login
• Save and display your favorite properties
• Improve our platform functionality and performance
• Analyze user behavior and traffic patterns
• Communicate with users (e.g. support, updates)

3. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

Google Analytics: Tracks user activity to help us understand usage patterns.

Firebase: Manages authentication, database interactions, and basic analytics.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the platform.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure (via Firebase). We use encryption and authentication practices to help protect your information.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data protection.

5. Third-Party Services

We rely on third-party tools, including:

• Firebase (authentication, hosting, analytics)
• Google Analytics (behavior tracking)

These providers may independently collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without consent.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We may share data:

• With service providers (e.g. Firebase, Google) for platform functionality
• If legally required (e.g. government request, court order)
• To protect our rights, users, or the public

8. Your Rights

You may:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, email us at: engagestudentliving@gmail.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through the platform or via email.

Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your agreement to the updated policy.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Disputes will be handled in the courts of Hyderabad.

11. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, reach us at:

📧 engagestudentliving@gmail.com