Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last Updated: 2026-05-18

At TouchEstate, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including: • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number) • Account credentials and authentication data • Property preferences and search history • Communication records and customer support interactions • Payment and transaction information • Device information and usage data We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our platform, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as local storage) to operate the platform and improve your experience. Cookies fall into the following categories: • Essential cookies — required for the platform to function (authentication, session, security) • Preference cookies — remember your language, theme, and other settings • Analytics cookies — help us understand how the platform is used so we can improve it For a complete list of cookies we use and instructions on how to manage them, see our Cookie Policy at /cookie-policy. You can disable non-essential cookies at any time in your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes: • To provide, maintain, and improve our services • To personalize your experience and show relevant property listings • To process transactions and send transaction notifications • To communicate with you about updates, offers, and promotional content • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats • To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform's functionality • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Protection & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information: • Encryption of data in transit and at rest using TLS/SSL protocols • Secure authentication mechanisms and password hashing • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments • Access controls and role-based permissions • Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures • Employee training on data protection and privacy practices While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. After you request account deletion, we retain your data for 30 days before permanent removal. During this grace period you may contact us to restore your account. After 30 days your data is irreversibly deleted from our active systems; backups containing your data are rotated out within 90 days. We may retain certain data longer where required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

Deleting Your Account

You can permanently delete your account directly in the app at any time. To do so, navigate to: Profile → Settings → Delete Account. Once you confirm deletion, your account will be scheduled for removal. See the Data Retention section above for details on how long your data is kept after deletion before permanent removal. If you no longer have access to the app, you can also request deletion by emailing [email protected] from the address associated with your account.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data: • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten") • Restriction: Request limitation of processing your data • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format • Objection: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

Privacy Questions?

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact our privacy team.

[email protected]