Housify Legal

Privacy Policy

Learn how Housify collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you buy, sell, or rent property on Pakistan's Housify marketplace.

Effective: 2026-07-31Last updated: 2026-07-31

1. Introduction

Welcome to Housify. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you visit https://housify.live, create an account, post or browse property listings, send inquiries, or otherwise use our services (the “Services”).

By using Housify, you acknowledge that you have read this Policy. Where consent is required under applicable law, we will ask for it separately (for example, for optional marketing emails or precise location).

We designed this Policy to be clear for everyday users while meeting expectations commonly applied by privacy regulators, app stores, and identity providers such as Google Sign-In.

2. Company Information

Housify operates the Housify online real estate marketplace for Pakistan.

Contact for privacy matters: privacy@housify.live

General support: support@housify.live

Housify — Pakistan (online real estate marketplace operated from Pakistan)

3. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide, information created when you use the Services, and limited information from devices and partners.

3.1 Account and profile

  • Name and display name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Password (stored as a secure hash by our authentication provider; we do not store plain-text passwords)
  • Company or agency name (for agents)
  • Role (for example member or agent) and verification status
  • Terms and Privacy acceptance timestamp and document version

3.2 Property and marketplace activity

  • Property listings (title, description, price, location fields, amenities, status)
  • Uploaded listing images and related files
  • Favorites / saved homes
  • Saved or recent searches
  • Inquiries, chat or message content you send to agents or buyers
  • Boost, credit, and package order records related to promotions

3.3 Device, browser, and usage

  • IP address, browser type, device type, and approximate region
  • Pages viewed, referring URLs, and interaction events (for reliability and product improvement)
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy)
  • Crash and performance diagnostics

3.4 Location

If you grant permission (for example map or nearby search features), we may process precise or approximate location. You can revoke permission in your device or browser settings. We do not require continuous background location to use core browsing.

3.5 Analytics and cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and secure the site. We may use analytics cookies or tools to understand aggregate usage. Marketing cookies, if introduced later, will be described in the Cookie Policy and controllable where required.

4. How We Use Information

We use personal data to:

  • Create and manage accounts, and authenticate sign-in (including Google or other OAuth providers you choose)
  • Verify or review agent and listing activity to protect the marketplace
  • Publish, host, and display property listings and images you submit
  • Enable inquiries, notifications, and customer support
  • Prevent fraud, spam, abuse, and security incidents
  • Process package/credit requests and featured listing promotions
  • Send service notifications (for example inquiry alerts or listing status)
  • Send marketing communications only where allowed and consistent with your preferences
  • Personalize recommendations such as similar homes or recently viewed listings
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Community Guidelines
  • Improve performance, accessibility, and product features

6. Data Sharing

Housify does not sell your personal data.

We may share information with trusted parties only as needed to operate the Services:

  • Infrastructure and database providers (for example hosting and authentication)
  • Email and notification providers
  • Analytics providers (in aggregated or limited form where possible)
  • Payment or billing partners if you purchase promotions or subscriptions
  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting) under confidentiality
  • Law enforcement, regulators, or courts when required by applicable law or to protect rights, safety, and the integrity of Housify

Public listing information

Content you publish in a listing (such as property description, photos, price, and contact details you choose to show) may be visible to other users and to search engines. Do not post sensitive personal data in listing text or images.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

  • Account profile — while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for security, dispute resolution, and legal compliance
  • Listings and images — while published and for a period after removal to handle disputes, fraud review, or legal claims
  • Messages and inquiries — for customer support and marketplace integrity, then deleted or anonymized according to our schedules
  • Logs and security records — typically for shorter operational windows unless needed for investigations
  • Deletion requests — we aim to complete verified deletion within the timeline described on the Data Deletion Request page, subject to legal exceptions

8. Security Measures

We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal data, including:

  • Encrypted transport (HTTPS) for Housify websites and APIs
  • Hashed credentials and industry-standard authentication via our auth provider
  • Access controls and least-privilege practices for staff and systems
  • Monitoring for abuse, suspicious sign-ins, and platform misuse
  • Regular review of permissions and dependency updates

No method is perfect

No online service can guarantee absolute security. Please use a strong unique password, enable available account protections, and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. In summary:

  • Essential — sign-in session, security, load balancing, fraud prevention
  • Functional — remembering preferences such as city or view mode
  • Analytics — understanding aggregate traffic and feature usage
  • Marketing — only if enabled in the future for measuring campaigns, with controls where required

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable Pakistani law and practical limits, you may:

  • Access and view personal data associated with your account
  • Update profile details in account or agent settings
  • Request deletion of your account and associated personal data
  • Request export of certain account data in a portable format where feasible
  • Withdraw consent for optional processing (for example marketing)
  • Object to or restrict certain processing where the law provides that right

How to exercise rights

Use in-product settings where available, submit a request at /data-deletion-request, or email privacy@housify.live. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

11. Children’s Privacy

Housify is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

12. International Transfers

Housify is operated for users in Pakistan. Some infrastructure or vendors may process data in other countries. Where transfers occur, we take steps consistent with applicable law and vendor contracts to protect your information (for example contractual safeguards and access controls).

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the “Last updated” date and, for material changes, provide additional notice (such as an in-app banner or email) when appropriate. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy where permitted by law.

14. Contact Information

Privacy questions and requests: privacy@housify.live

Support: support@housify.live

Legal notices: legal@housify.live

You may also use the Contact Privacy form on Housify.