Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SimplySell! This Privacy Policy explains how SimplySell OPC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information about you when you use our application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), and its implementing rules and regulations. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Our official contact for all privacy-related concerns is simplysellph+legal@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Service. The types of information we collect are:

a) Information You Provide Through Your Social Login:

When you create an account and log in to SimplySell using a third-party service like Google or Facebook, we collect Personal Data from that service. This includes:

• Your Full Name
• Your Email Address
• Your Public Profile Information, which may include your profile picture

Your interaction with these third-party services is governed by their respective privacy policies.

b) Information You Post on the Service:

• Property Listings: When you list a property, we collect all the information you provide, such as the property's address, description, price, features, and photos.
• Inquiries: When you send an inquiry to a property lister, we collect the content of your message.

c) Information We Collect Automatically:

• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with our Service, such as the features you use, the listings you view, and the time, frequency, and duration of your activities.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including your device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• General Location Information: We collect your general location based on your IP address to help customize your experience (e.g., showing relevant properties). We do not collect precise GPS data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Manage the Service: To create and manage your account, host your listings, and enable you to search for and inquire about properties.
• To Facilitate Communication: To connect users who are inquiring about a property with the user who listed it.
• To Improve Our Service: To analyze usage patterns and feedback to understand what features are popular and how we can enhance the user experience.
• To Ensure Security and Compliance: To protect our platform from fraud and abuse and to comply with our legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: When you submit an inquiry on a listing, we will share your name and email address (as provided by your Google/Facebook login) with the lister so they can respond to you.
• With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency) in the Philippines.

5. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

• Be Informed about the collection and processing of your personal data.
• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Object to the processing of your personal data.
• Request Erasure or Blocking of your personal data.
• Rectify any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Data Portability of your personal data.
• File a Complaint with the National Privacy Commission if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at simplysellph+legal@gmail.com.

6. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure. We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service and comply with our legal obligations.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated On." You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: simplysellph+legal@gmail.com.