Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 19, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Habvia (“we”, “us”, “our”). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By using Habvia, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information from and about users of our website, including:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, job title, and any other information you provide to us directly.
- Account Information: Details related to your account registration, such as username, password, and profile information.
- Transaction Information: Information about the properties you list or inquire about, and any transactions or services you complete through our platform.
- Technical Information: Information about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit on our website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user activity on our website and enhance your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Our Services: To process your registration, manage your account, and facilitate transactions and communications between real estate agents, buyers, and sellers.
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage and improve our offerings and user experience.
- To Communicate With You: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other information related to your use of Habvia, provided you have given your consent.
- To Comply With Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, such as tax reporting or responding to legal requests.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, customer service, and other business operations.
- Business Partners: Trusted partners who collaborate with us to offer additional services or features.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or in response to legal requests, we may disclose your information to governmental authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information when you use our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and use reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
8. International Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, typically through the use of standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete the information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or through a notice on our website. Please review this policy periodically for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Consent
By using Habvia, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described.