Privacy Policy for MyDreamVilla

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Introduction

MyDreamVilla ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application MyDreamVilla (the "App").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information that you provide when using our App:

Email Address: Used for account creation and authentication
Display Name: Optional name for your profile
Account Credentials: Encrypted password for secure authentication

Property Data

When you use the App, you may create and store:

Home/Property Information: Addresses, prices, property details, and features
Personal Notes: Your thoughts, pros, cons, and observations about properties
Property Status: Your tracking of interest levels and decision stages

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the App:

Usage Data: Information about how you use the App and its features
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics through Firebase Analytics (optional)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Account Management: To create and manage your user account
Data Storage: To store and sync your property data across devices
Authentication: To verify your identity and secure your account
App Improvement: To understand how users interact with the App and improve features
Performance Monitoring: To monitor and improve app performance
Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide support

How We Store Your Information

Firebase Cloud Services

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services:

Firebase Authentication: For secure user authentication
Cloud Firestore: For encrypted data storage
Data Location: Data is stored on secure servers managed by Google Cloud Platform

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
Authentication: Secure email/password authentication
Access Control: Only you can access your data when authenticated
Security Rules: Firestore security rules prevent unauthorized access

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Firebase
- Purpose: Authentication, database, analytics, and hosting
- Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
MLS/Real Estate APIs (Optional)
- Purpose: Property search and data import
- Used only when you explicitly search for properties
- No personal data is shared with these services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

Your Data Rights

Access and Portability

You can access all your data at any time through the App
You can export your property data

Deletion

You can delete individual properties and notes at any time
You can delete your entire account and all associated data
Use the "Delete Account" option in your Profile settings within the app

Data Correction

You can edit and update your information at any time through the App

Opt-Out

You can opt-out of analytics by using browser/device privacy settings
Analytics data is anonymous and cannot be linked to you personally

Data Retention

Active Accounts: We retain your data for as long as your account is active
Deleted Data: When you delete data or your account, it is permanently removed from our servers within 30 days
Backups: Deleted data may persist in backup systems for up to 90 days for disaster recovery purposes

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, use the account management features within the app or visit our Support Page.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access: Access your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Delete your data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to data processing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, use the account management features within the app or visit our Support Page.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Posting the new policy in the App

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Support Page for assistance.

Cookie Policy

Our App does not use traditional cookies. However, we use:

Local Storage: To store your preferences and app state locally on your device
Firebase SDK: May use similar technologies for authentication and analytics

You can clear local storage through your device settings at any time.

Your Consent

By using our App, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.