Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account or use our services, we collect: full name, email address, phone number, profile photo, and your selected role (Tenant or Owner). Owners additionally provide property details including address, rent amount, photos, and amenities.
GPS & Location Data
TruePin's core feature is GPS-verified listings. When an Owner adds a property, we capture the precise GPS coordinates of the device at the time of photo upload to verify the owner is physically present at the property. Tenants grant location access to discover nearby listings on the interactive map. We do not track your location continuously — location is accessed only when you actively use the map.
Photos & Media
Owners upload property photos through the TruePin app. Each photo is tagged with GPS metadata at the time of capture to confirm it was taken at the listed property's location. These photos are stored securely on our servers and displayed to potential tenants.
Usage & Device Data
We automatically collect standard technical information including your browser type, device model, operating system, IP address, pages visited, and session duration. This helps us improve app performance and diagnose issues.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account and verify your identity
- Display GPS-verified property listings to tenants on the interactive map
- Enable direct contact between tenants and owners via phone or WhatsApp
- Verify that property photos were taken at the correct GPS location
- Send transactional notifications (listing approvals, contact unlocks, visit reminders)
- Improve our platform, fix bugs, and develop new features
- Comply with legal obligations under Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000
- Prevent fraud, fake listings, and misuse of the platform
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, encrypted storage for sensitive fields, row-level security policies on our database, and service-role access controls that prevent unauthorised reads of personal data. We conduct periodic security reviews and restrict employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., transaction records). Property listing data that has been publicly indexed may persist in search engine caches beyond our control.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian data protection principles and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis
- Nominate a person to exercise rights on your behalf in case of death or incapacity
- Raise grievances through our Grievance Officer
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@truepin.in. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
TruePin is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us at privacy@truepin.in.
9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., WhatsApp for direct owner contact). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify registered users by email or in-app notification at least 7 days before significant changes take effect. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of TruePin after the effective date of any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact & Grievance Officer
For privacy-related queries, access requests, or to raise a grievance, please contact our Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer, TruePin
Email: privacy@truepin.in
Response time: Within 30 days
Operating hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
