The Earth Property

Introduction

Welcome to The Earth Property ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website theearthproperty.com — an international real estate platform to buy, sell and rent properties worldwide.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use our platform:

• Account Information — Name, email address when you sign up via Google
• Property Listings — Details you provide when posting a property (title, price, location, photos, contact number)
• Location Data — Only if you grant permission, to show nearby properties
• Usage Data — Pages visited, filters used, search terms (via Google Analytics)
• Device Information — Browser type, device type, IP address
• Communications — Messages sent through our chat system

How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To display your property listings to potential buyers/renters
• To enable communication between buyers and sellers
• To send notifications about your listings and inquiries
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only with:

• Firebase (Google) — For authentication and database storage
• Cloudinary — For image storage and delivery
• Google Analytics — For anonymous usage statistics
• Law enforcement — Only if required by law

Your contact number is visible to other users when you post a listing — this is intentional so buyers can contact you directly.

Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage for:

• Keeping you logged in
• Remembering your language preference
• Caching exchange rates for currency conversion
• Google Analytics tracking (anonymous)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

Data Security

We take data security seriously:

• All data is transmitted over HTTPS (SSL encrypted)
• Firebase security rules protect your data from unauthorized access
• Passwords are not stored — we use Google Sign-In only
• Our SSL certificate is rated Grade A by Qualys SSL Labs

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of your personal data
• Delete — Delete your account and all associated data
• Edit — Update your profile and listing information anytime
• Withdraw consent — Stop using the platform at any time
• Opt-out — Disable location access or analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@theearthproperty.com

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Users

The Earth Property is a global platform serving users from India, UAE, UK, USA, Pakistan, and many other countries. By using our platform, you consent to your data being processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of your location.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.