1. Introduction
Skautik ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service, including our website and mobile application.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Account registration information (name, email address, phone number)
- Profile information and preferences
- Property listings and related content you create or upload
- Search queries and saved searches
- Communications with us (support requests, feedback)
- Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, search history)
- Location data (if you grant permission)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services when you choose to connect your account with these services, such as:
- Social media platforms (when you sign in with OAuth)
- Real estate data providers
- Analytics and marketing partners
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Personalize your experience and provide relevant content
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent or at your direction.
- Public Information: Information you choose to make public (such as property listings) will be visible to others.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
We use cookies for:
- Authentication and session management
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing usage patterns and improving our Service
- Delivering targeted advertisements (with your consent)
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside the jurisdiction where our servers are located and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to our servers and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
10. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@skautik.com
Website: https://skautik.com