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.
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
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your location and the activity, we rely on one or more of the following bases:
- Contract — to provide the Services you request (account, listings, inquiries)
- Legitimate interests — to secure the platform, prevent fraud, improve products, and communicate important service updates, balanced against your rights
- Consent — where required (for example optional marketing, certain cookies, or precise location)
- Legal obligation — when we must retain or disclose information to comply with Pakistani law or lawful requests
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.
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.