Privacy policy

Last updated: [DATE]

Draft. This page must be reviewed by a lawyer before launch. Replace every item in [brackets].

Who we are

Avalidam ("we", "us") runs this website and the Avalidam app. [LEGAL ENTITY NAME AND ADDRESS].

What we collect on this website

When you sign up for early access or request a safety visit, we collect what you type in: your name, phone number or email, whether you are looking for a place or listing one, and the area. For PG owners we also collect the PG name, area and number of beds.

What we will collect in the app

  • Your phone number, to sign in.
  • With your consent, through DigiLocker or Aadhaar offline e-KYC: your name, gender, date of birth, photo and the last 4 digits of your Aadhaar.
  • A live selfie, to match against your ID photo.
  • Your work email or college ID, if you choose to add it.
  • Your location, only when you use SOS or choose to share it.

What we never store

Your full Aadhaar number or copies of your ID documents.

Why we use your data

To verify that members are who they say they are, to show you suitable places and flatmates, to keep members safe, to contact you about Avalidam, and to meet legal requirements.

Who we share it with

Only service providers who help us run Avalidam, such as our identity-verification provider and hosting provider, under contracts that protect your data. We do not sell your data.

How long we keep it

For as long as your account is active, and then only as long as the law requires. [RETENTION PERIOD]

Your rights

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you can ask to see, correct or delete your data and withdraw your consent at any time. Email us at hello@avalidam.com.

Grievance officer

[NAME], [EMAIL], [ADDRESS]. We will respond within [NUMBER] days.

Changes

We will post any changes on this page and update the date above.