King of Properties
Transparent disclosure of how personal information is collected, processed, and safeguarded across our Android mobile app and web platform.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction & Overview
Welcome to King of Properties("we," "our," or "us"). King of Properties is a premier real estate, rental (to-let), hotel/resort hourly stay reservation, and interior style consultation platform operated via our mobile applications (Android/iOS) and web portal.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, utilize, and protect your personal information when you access or interact with our Android mobile app downloaded from Google Play or our online services.
2. Information We Collect
We gather information through transparent, user-initiated channels:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Account Registration: Name, Email Address, Phone Number, and cryptographically hashed password.
- Google Sign-In: Verified Google account email, name, profile image URL, and Google ID token used exclusively for authentication.
- Profile Information: Optional profile picture uploaded by you, city preferences, and bio.
- Inquiries & Visit Bookings: Messages sent to property owners, preferred visit schedules, stay bookings, and saved favorites.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device & Network Diagnostics: Device model, operating system (Android version), network state, and crash error logs for performance optimization.
- Approximate Location: City or regional location derived from your search filters or IP address to showcase relevant nearby properties. We do not perform background GPS tracking.
3. Android Device Permissions
The King of Properties Android application may request specific device permissions strictly for user-prompted actions:
| Permission | Android Manifest Constant | Purpose / User Benefit | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Access | android.permission.INTERNET | To communicate with our secure backend APIs to load real-time property listings and accounts. | Yes |
| Network State | android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Detects network connectivity to notify users when offline. | Yes |
| Camera (Optional) | android.permission.CAMERA | Requested only when you take a photo directly within the app for your profile avatar. | Optional |
| Photo Library (Optional) | READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE | Accessed solely when you tap to pick an image from your gallery for your avatar. | Optional |
You can modify or revoke device permissions at any moment via your Android device: Settings > Apps > King of Properties > Permissions.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Core Services: Displaying properties, luxury villas, stays, and professional interior style experts.
- Inquiry & Visit Routing: Forwarding visit requests or stay reservations to verified owners and hosts.
- AI Property Assistant: Providing natural language real estate search and recommendations.
- Customer Support: Assisting you with technical questions, bookings, or inquiries.
- Platform Security: Detecting suspicious activity and preventing spam or unauthorized access.
5. Third-Party Services & Integrations
We collaborate with trusted infrastructure providers committed to enterprise-grade data security:
- Google Play Services & Google Sign-In: For secure authentication and app distribution via Google Play. (See Google Privacy Policy).
- Cloudinary: For encrypted media hosting and profile image optimization over HTTPS.
- MongoDB Atlas: Encrypted cloud database infrastructure used to store account records, property catalogs, and bookings.
6. Data Security & Encryption
- Encryption in Transit: All communications between the King of Properties application and our servers are encrypted using TLS 1.2 / TLS 1.3 (HTTPS).
- Password Hashing: Passwords are cryptographically salted and hashed using
bcryptand never stored in plain text. - Session Tokens: Industry-standard JSON Web Tokens (JWT) with defined expiration are utilized for authenticated requests.
7. Data Retention & Account Deletion Policy
We retain user records only as long as necessary to maintain your account or comply with regulatory guidelines.
Google Play Policy Compliance: User Data Deletion
Users have the unconditional right to permanently delete their King of Properties account and all personal data:
- In-App: Open the King of Properties mobile app > Profile & Account > Delete Account.
- Web-Based Request: Submit the request form below or email support@kingofproperties.com with subject "Delete My Account and Data".
All associated records, personal information, and inquiries will be permanently purged within 30 days.
Web-Based Account Deletion Request Portal
You do not need to install the mobile app to delete your account. Enter your registered email address below to submit your permanent deletion request:
8. Google Play Data Safety Summary
Reference guide corresponding directly to Google Play Console Data Safety questionnaire:
| Data Category | Collected? | Shared with 3rd Parties? | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name, Email, Phone | Yes | No | Account creation, login, customer communication |
| Approximate Location | Yes | No | Displaying properties within chosen city/state |
| Photos (Profile Avatar) | Optional | No | User profile customization |
| Diagnostics & Crash Logs | Yes | No | App functionality, crash analytics and bug fixes |
| Financial / Payment Cards | No | No | Credit card numbers are never stored on our servers |
9. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and global privacy frameworks), you are entitled to:
- Request access to copies of your personal information.
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate records.
- Request complete erasure and deletion of your profile.
- Withdraw processing consent at any time without punitive measures.
10. Children's Privacy
King of Properties does not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age (or applicable regional legal age). If we discover inadvertent receipt of minor personal data, we act immediately to permanently erase it from our databases.
11. Contact Us & Grievance Officer
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or grievance resolution: