1. Controller
Hoygeena.com
2. General Information
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
3. Data Collection on Our Website
3.1 Registration and Login
When you register on our real estate platform, we collect various personal data. The processing is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.
3.2 Login via Facebook
We offer you the option to register or log in using your Facebook account. When you use this option, we receive the following data from Facebook Ireland Limited (4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland):
Data we receive from Facebook:
- Your public Facebook profile (name, profile picture)
- Your email address registered with Facebook
- Facebook User ID
- Public Facebook profile URL
Purpose of data processing:
- Creation and management of your user account
- Authentication during login
- Communication with you through our platform
- Provision of our real estate services
Legal basis: Your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR
Data transfer: Login via Facebook is conducted through an encrypted connection. Facebook receives information that you have visited our website and which subpages you have accessed.
Revocation: You can disconnect the link between your Facebook account and our service at any time in your Facebook settings under “Apps and Websites.”
Additional information: Facebook’s privacy policy can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
3.3 Login via Google
We offer you the option to register or log in using your Google account. When you use this option, we receive the following data from Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland):
Data we receive from Google:
- Your name (first and last name)
- Your email address registered with Google
- Your Google profile picture
- Google User ID
Purpose of data processing:
- Creation and management of your user account
- Authentication during login
- Communication with you through our platform
- Provision of our real estate services
Legal basis: Your consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR
Data transfer: Login via Google is conducted through an encrypted connection using OAuth 2.0 protocol.
Revocation: You can disconnect the link between your Google account and our service at any time in your Google Account settings under “Security” > “Third-party apps with account access.”
Additional information: Google’s privacy policy can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Use and Storage of Your Data
4.1 Purposes of Use
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- Providing and managing your user account
- Enabling the use of our real estate platform
- Publishing property listings (if applicable)
- Facilitating contact between buyers/tenants and sellers/landlords
- Sending important information regarding your account
- Improving our services
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
4.2 Storage Duration
Your data will be stored as long as your user account is active. After deletion of your account, your personal data will be deleted within 30 days, unless there are legal retention obligations.
4.3 Disclosure of Data
We only share your personal data with third parties in the following cases:
- You have given explicit consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
- The disclosure is necessary for contract fulfillment (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
- There is a legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR)
Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted by [Hosting Provider Name]. The hosting provider receives technical data necessary for the operation of the website.
Service Providers: We work with carefully selected service providers who support us in operating our platform. These service providers are contractually bound and only process data on our behalf.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
5.1 Right of Access
You have the right to obtain information about your personal data stored by us at any time.
5.2 Right to Rectification
You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data.
5.3 Right to Erasure
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, provided there are no legal retention obligations.
5.4 Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
5.5 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
5.6 Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time.
5.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time with effect for the future. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
5.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection regulations.
6. Social Login – Specific Information
6.1 What Happens When You Use Social Login
When you choose to log in via Facebook or Google:
- You will be redirected to Facebook’s or Google’s secure login page
- You authorize our application to access specific information from your social media account
- You are redirected back to our website
- Your account is automatically created or you are logged in
6.2 Data Minimization
We only request the minimum data necessary to provide our services. We do not access:
- Your friends list
- Your private messages
- Your posts or timeline
- Other data not explicitly mentioned in this policy
6.3 Account Connection
The connection between your social media account and our platform is separate. Changes to your social media profile will not automatically update your profile on our platform unless you manually update it.
6.4 Disconnecting Social Login
You can disconnect your social media account from our platform at any time by:
- Removing the app authorization in your Facebook/Google settings
- Contacting us to disconnect the accounts
- Deleting your account on our platform
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation. These include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
- Regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular backups
However, please note that no transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
10. International Data Transfers
When you use Facebook or Google Login, your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area. Facebook and Google ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
11. Cookies and Tracking
When using social login features, Facebook and Google may set cookies on your device. For more information about our cookie policy, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification (if you have an account)
- Displaying a prominent notice on our platform
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@hoygeena.com
14. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
14.1 For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)
This privacy policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your rights as outlined in Section 5 apply.
14.2 For California Users (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
14.3 For UK Users
This privacy policy complies with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our platform and social login features, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.