PropGen Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 4th October 2024
Introduction
At PropGen Platform Limited ("PropGen," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our platform and services. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK Data Protection Act, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws in the US, Ireland, the UK, and the EU. By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of personal data depending on your interaction with PropGen. This includes:
- Personal Information Provided by You: Sign-in Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password. Profile Information: As a user (agent, buyer or renter), you may provide information such as your name, preferences, and property-related inquiries. Communication: We collect data when you contact us, including email exchanges and messages sent via our platform.
- Automatically Collected Information: Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us track user preferences, improve functionality, and manage advertising. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Log Data: Our system automatically collects information like IP addresses, browser types, device information, and usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to provide and improve our services, including but not limited to:
- Account Creation & Authentication: Using your email address to create and manage your account.
- Notifications: Sending you property alerts, updates, and marketing communications, which you can manage through your notification settings.
- Personalized Recommendations: Using your preferences and profile information to provide personalized property recommendations.
- Improving Our Services: Analyzing usage data to improve our platform and user experience.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with legal obligations, including fraud detection and security measures.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Performance of a Contract: To provide you with the services you request, including property listings and recommendations.
- Consent: For sending marketing communications and using non-essential cookies (where consent is required).
- Legitimate Interest: For improving our services, fraud prevention, and ensuring security.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Restriction of Processing: Request limitations on how your data is processed.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Withdraw Consent: Where you have given consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
- Object: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@propgen.ie.
8. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, including the US. We ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your data when transferred internationally.
9. Security of Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, please understand that no system is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to or from our platform.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: hello@propgen.ie PropGen Platform Limited Dogpatch Labs, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1
13. Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and Other Regulations
PropGen complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK Data Protection Act, and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We provide all users with the ability to exercise their data protection rights, including access to and deletion of their data. For specific inquiries related to GDPR or CCPA, please contact us at hello@propgen.ie.
14. Data Storage and International Transfers
Your personal data is stored and processed on servers located in the European Union. If we transfer your data to a country outside the EEA, the UK, or Ireland, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We may rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or other legally acceptable transfer mechanisms, to ensure that your data is protected when transferred internationally.
15. Google Sign-In
We use Google Sign-In to allow users to register and log into their PropGen accounts more easily. When you sign in with your Google account, we collect the following information from your Google profile: Email address Basic profile information (such as your name and profile picture, if available) This data is used solely for the purpose of account creation, authentication, and providing you with personalized services on the PropGen platform. We do not share your Google account information with third parties, except as required to provide our services (e.g., cloud hosting). You can manage the permissions you've granted to PropGen through your Google Account settings. You can also revoke PropGen's access to your Google account at any time by going to myaccount.google.com/permissions.
16. Apple Sign-In
We use Apple Sign-In to allow users to register and log into their PropGen accounts more easily. When you sign in with your Apple account, we collect the following information from your Apple profile: Email address Basic profile information (such as your name and profile picture, if available) This data is used solely for the purpose of account creation, authentication, and providing you with personalized services on the PropGen platform. We do not share your Apple account information with third parties, except as required to provide our services (e.g., cloud hosting). You can manage the permissions you've granted to PropGen through your Apple Account settings. You can also revoke PropGen's access to your Apple account at any time by going to https://appleid.apple.com/account/manage.
17. User Consent and Managing Permissions
By using Google Sign-In, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can manage your permissions and revoke access to your Google account at any time by visiting your Google Account permissions page at myaccount.google.com/permissions. If you choose to withdraw consent or revoke permissions, you may no longer have access to certain features or services provided by PropGen.
18. Security Measures for Google Sign-In Data
We are committed to protecting the security of the personal data collected via Google Sign-In. We employ industry-standard security practices, including encryption, secure access controls, and regular audits, to ensure that your personal data is protected against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. For any questions related to our security measures, please contact us at hello@propgen.ie.
19. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
In some cases, PropGen may use third-party services to provide analytics, marketing, or platform functionality. We do not share your Google account information directly with third parties unless required for the operation of the platform (e.g., cloud hosting providers). All third-party service providers comply with applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant laws.
20. Compliance with Google API Policies
PropGen complies with all applicable policies and guidelines set forth by Google’s API Services, including Google Sign-In. We ensure that any data collected via Google’s APIs is used in accordance with Google’s developer policies and for the intended purposes as described in this Privacy Policy.
PropGen Statement
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information, and we are dedicated to complying with all applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the data we hold about you, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@propgen.ie. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically, as we may update it from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Your continued use of our services after any changes to this policy will signify your acceptance of those changes. Thank you for trusting PropGen with your data.
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