Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 13, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use REALTEA, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile photo when you sign in with Apple or Google.
• Profile Information: Username, display name, bio, and avatar that you provide.
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device location to show nearby real estate listings.
• Usage Data: Interactions with listings including ratings (stars/poops), favorites, comments, and browsing activity.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version for improving our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and personalize the REALTEA feed based on your location and preferences.
• Enable social features including comments, ratings, favorites, and following other users.
• Display relevant sponsored and boosted listings in your feed.
• Send notifications about activity on listings you interact with.
• Improve and maintain the quality of our service.
• Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Your profile, comments, ratings, and favorites are visible to other users.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services for authentication (Apple, Google), hosting, and data storage.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Real Estate Data: Property listings are sourced from MLS data providers and are subject to their data use policies.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate information in your profile.
• Delete your account and associated data.
• Opt out of location tracking by denying location permissions.
• Control notification preferences within the app.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use authentication tokens stored locally on your device to keep you signed in. We do not use third-party advertising trackers. Sponsored listings are served based on geographic proximity, not behavioral profiling.

7. Children's Privacy

REALTEA is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@realtea.haus.