Effective Date: September 1st 2024.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Acres! This Privacy Policy explains how Acres (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our real estate application (“App”). By using Acres, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you use Acres, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name: To personalize your experience and provide relevant services.
- Email Address: To communicate with you, send notifications, and provide updates about the app.
2.2 Sensitive Data
With your explicit permission, we may request access to the following data:
- Location Data: To show nearby properties and improve your search experience. We may collect your device’s precise location data when the app is in use.
- Photos and Camera: To allow you to upload images, such as property photos, and to capture images directly within the app.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: Your name and email are used to personalize your experience and communicate with you.
- To Display Location-Based Content: Your location data helps us show nearby properties and provide a more tailored search experience.
- To Manage User Accounts and Communication: We use your email to manage your account, respond to inquiries, and send updates or promotional materials related to Acres.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our app, provide the service on our behalf, or perform app-related services.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices
- Access and Update Your Information: You may review, update, or correct your personal information at any time by accessing your account settings within the app.
- Location Data: You can control whether location data is shared with us through your device’s privacy settings.
- Photos and Camera: You can choose whether to grant the app access to your photos and camera via your device settings.
7. Children’s Privacy
Acres does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” above. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@myacresapp.com
Thank you for using Acres. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience with our app.