Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Welcome to AppartMart. 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 information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address (via Google or Apple Sign-In)
• Profile photo (if provided)
• Phone number (optional)
• Location data (with your permission)

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the app:

• Device information (type, operating system)
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Search queries and browsing history within the app
• Crash reports and performance data

1.3 Content You Provide

• Property and vehicle listings you create
• Photos and videos you upload
• Messages sent through our chat feature
• Reviews and ratings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process and display your listings
• Enable communication between users
• Send notifications about your listings and messages
• Improve our AI-powered search features
• Ensure safety and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Your public profile, listings, and reviews are visible to other users
• Google Gemini AI: Only your search queries (text, voice recordings, or images) when you use AI search features and have given explicit consent. No personal information is shared.
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure cloud storage (AWS S3)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and all associated data (available in Settings → Account → Delete Account)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Control location sharing permissions
• Revoke AI data consent at any time (available in Settings → Legal & AI → AI Data Consent)

6. Location Data

We use location data to:

• Show nearby properties and vehicles
• Display listings on maps
• Improve search results based on your area

You can disable location access in your device settings at any time.

7. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In - Authentication service by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Sign-In - Authentication service by Apple Inc. Apple Privacy Policy
• Google Maps - Location and mapping services by Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase by Google - Analytics and crash reporting by Google LLC. Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Gemini AI (gemini-2.0-flash) - AI-powered search processing by Google LLC. When you use AI search features, your search queries (text, voice, or image) are sent to Google Gemini AI to understand your intent and provide better results. No personal information (name, email, phone number) is sent. Data is encrypted in transit and not stored permanently. Google AI Terms | Google Privacy Policy
• AWS S3 - Cloud storage for property and vehicle images by Amazon Web Services.

All third-party services are required to provide the same or equal protection of user data as stated in this privacy policy.

8. Children's Privacy

AppartMart is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This 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" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@appartmart.com