1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how blahblah.sg (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), a real estate app operating in Singapore, collects, uses, discloses, processes, and protects your Personal Data. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the applicable laws of Singapore.
By accessing or using the blahblah.sg application (the "App"), our website, and related services (collectively, the "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, disclosure and processing of your Personal Data as described herein. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our services.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this policy:
- "Personal Data" means data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified (a) from that data; or (b) from that data and other information to which we have or are likely to have access.
- Applicable laws pertain to laws in SIngapore with respect to your privacy and data management
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Information You Provide to Us:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, mobile number, and other details you choose to provide.
- Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information to your profile, such as a profile picture, preferred property types, preferred areas, budget, etc.
- Property Search and Preferences: Information about your property searches, saved properties, preferred locations, price ranges, and other preferences.
- Communications: When you contact us via email, phone, or through the App, we collect your communications and any information you provide.
- Surveys and Feedback: We may collect information when you participate in surveys, provide feedback, or engage in promotional activities.
- Information We Collect Automatically:
- Usage Information: We may collect data about your interactions with the App, including pages visited, features used, search queries, and the date and time of your activities.
- Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the App, such as device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Location Information: With your consent, we may collect precise or approximate location data to provide location-based services, such as finding nearby properties or displaying your location on a map.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity, enhance your experience, personalize content, and analyze usage patterns. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.
- Information from Third Parties:
- We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms (if you choose to connect your account), advertising partners, or data providers.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services:
- To create and manage your account.
- To personalize your experience and recommend properties or services that may interest you.
- To facilitate property searches, viewings, and transactions.
- To process your requests and respond to your inquiries.
- To improve the functionality, usability, and performance of the App.
- To develop new features and services
- To Communicate with You:
- To send you service-related updates, notifications, and announcements.
- To send you marketing and promotional materials about our Services or the services of our partners (you can opt out of these communications at any time).
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- For Security and Fraud Prevention:
- To protect the security and integrity of our Services.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, and other security breaches.
- To verify your identity.
- For Legal and Compliance Purposes:
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
- To respond to lawful requests from government authorities.
- To enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.
- To protect our rights, property, and safety, and the rights, property, and safety of others.
- For Analytics and Research:
- To analyze user behavior and trends.
- To conduct research and development.
- To improve our marketing and advertising efforts.
- To personalize your experience.
- To connect you with real estate agents or developers.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your Personal Data with the following categories of recipients:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our Services, such as hosting providers, payment processors, analytics providers, customer support providers, and marketing automation platforms. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Real Estate Agents and Developers: With your explicit consent or direction, we may share your information with real estate agents, developers, or other real estate professionals to facilitate property inquiries, viewings, and transactions.
- Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners for joint marketing or promotional purposes, subject to your consent where required by law.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from government authorities, enforce our agreements, or protect our rights and safety.
- Affiliates: We may share your information with our parent company, subsidiaries, or other affiliates for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- In Connection with a Business Transaction: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your Personal Data.
6. Your Rights and Choices
If you have any questions or concerns with respect to your data, please contact us with your query and we’ll be happy to assist you.
7. Third-Party Links
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on the App or by other means. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us here.