1. Scope and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed by Listifys in connection with the Platform. It should be read together with our Cookie Policy and your market's privacy rights notice.
1-1Who We Are
Listifys — Workafella Cyber Crown HiTech City, 7th Floor HUDA Techno Enclave Madhapur, Hyderabad Telangana 500081, India is the data controller for personal data described in this policy, except where we act as a processor on behalf of another entity.
For privacy inquiries, contact contact@listifys.com.
1-2What This Policy Covers
This policy covers data collected when you browse, register, list items, message other users, make purchases, contact support, or interact with our marketing and safety programs.
It does not cover third-party websites, payment processors, or messaging platforms you access through links or integrations outside our control.
1-3Children
The Platform is not directed to children under thirteen (13). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under thirteen without verifiable parental consent. See our Children's Privacy Policy for details.
2. Personal Data We Collect
2-1Information You Provide
We collect information you submit directly, including account registration details, profile information, listing content, messages, support tickets, and payment-related identifiers where applicable.
- Name, username, email address, and phone number
- Postal address, city, state, and country
- Photos, videos, and listing descriptions
- Communications with buyers, sellers, and support staff
2-2Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Platform, we automatically collect device and usage information to secure accounts, prevent fraud, and improve performance.
- IP address, device identifiers, and browser type
- Operating system, app version, and language settings
- Log data, crash reports, and diagnostic events
- Approximate location derived from IP or device settings
- Precise location when you enable location features for nearby listings
2-3Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from payment processors, advertising partners, analytics providers, and law enforcement agencies where legally permitted.
If you sign in using a third-party authentication service, we receive information according to your settings with that provider.
3. How We Use Personal Data
3-1Providing the Marketplace
We use personal data to create and manage accounts, display listings, enable messaging, process payments, deliver notifications, and facilitate peer-to-peer transactions.
3-2Trust, Safety, and Integrity
We process data to detect fraud, enforce Community Guidelines, investigate reports, verify accounts, and protect users from harmful or illegal activity.
3-3Personalization and Analytics
We analyze usage patterns to recommend relevant listings, improve search results, measure feature performance, and develop new tools. Where required by law, we rely on consent or provide opt-out mechanisms for certain analytics and advertising uses.
3-4-inLegal and Compliance
We process data to comply with tax, accounting, anti-money laundering, consumer protection, and intermediary obligations, including responses to lawful requests from authorities in India.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Depending on applicable law in India, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process personal data.
4-1Contract and Service Delivery
Processing necessary to perform our contract with you, including account administration, transaction support, and customer service.
4-2Legitimate Interests
Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as securing the Platform, preventing abuse, and improving services, balanced against your rights and freedoms.
4-3Consent
Where required, we obtain consent for marketing communications, certain cookies, precise location collection, and optional profile features. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
4-4Legal Obligation
Processing required to comply with applicable law, court orders, regulatory inquiries, or valid law enforcement requests submitted to contact@listifys.com.
6. International Data Transfers
6-1-inInfrastructure and Processing Locations
Personal data of users in India may be stored or processed in India, the United States, and other countries where we or our service providers maintain facilities.
6-2-inSafeguards
When transferring personal data across borders, we implement appropriate safeguards such as contractual clauses, vendor security assessments, and data minimization practices as required by India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
7. Data Retention
7-1Retention Periods
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining account history, resolving disputes, meeting legal obligations, and enforcing agreements.
Specific retention schedules for categories of data are described in our Data Retention Policy.
7-2Deletion and Anonymization
When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it unless retention is required by law or legitimate business needs such as fraud prevention.
8. Security Measures
8-1Technical and Organizational Safeguards
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data, including access controls, encryption in transit, monitoring, and employee training.
8-2Incident Response
If we become aware of a personal data breach likely to affect your rights, we will notify you and relevant regulators as required by applicable law.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable law in India, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or otherwise control certain personal data, and to object to certain processing.
9-1India — DPDP Act Rights
Data principals in India may request access, correction, erasure, and grievance redressal in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and related rules.
You may nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of death or incapacity where permitted by law.
See our India DPDP Act Compliance notice for additional details.
9-4How to Exercise Rights
Submit requests through in-app privacy settings or email contact@listifys.com. We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf where permitted by law.
10. Automated Decision-Making
10-1Fraud and Safety Systems
We use automated systems to flag suspicious listings, risky messages, and potential policy violations. These systems support human review and enforcement decisions.
10-2No Solely Automated Legal Effects
We do not make solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects without human oversight, except where permitted by law and disclosed to you.
11. Marketing and Communications
11-1Promotional Messages
With your consent where required, we may send promotional emails, push notifications, or SMS messages about features, offers, and safety tips.
11-2Opt-Out
You may opt out of marketing communications using unsubscribe links or account settings. Transactional and security messages may still be sent while your account is active.
12. Changes and Contact
12-1Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. Material updates will be communicated through the Platform or by email before they take effect where required.
12-2Grievance Officer (India)
Users in India may contact our grievance officer at contact@listifys.com for complaints related to data processing. We will acknowledge complaints within twenty-four (24) hours and endeavor to resolve them within fifteen (15) days, subject to applicable extensions under law.
12-3Contact Details
Privacy questions and requests:
- Email: contact@listifys.com
- Listifys — Workafella Cyber Crown HiTech City, 7th Floor HUDA Techno Enclave Madhapur, Hyderabad Telangana 500081, India
- Website: https://listifys.com
Contact
For questions about this policy, contact Listifys Legal or Privacy. Safety reports: contact@listifys.com.
Mailing address
Listifys — Workafella Cyber Crown HiTech City, 7th Floor HUDA Techno Enclave Madhapur, Hyderabad Telangana 500081, India
India
Workafella Cyber Crown HiTech City
7th Floor HUDA Techno Enclave Madhapur
Hyderabad Telangana 500081
Canonical path: /data-protection
Regional rights for India: India DPDP Act
