Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

What's Around Me ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by HPY Technologies Pvt Ltd, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, website, and related services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address when you sign up or join our waitlist
• Phone number (if provided for business listings)
• Location data to show nearby businesses and services
• Profile information you choose to provide

Usage Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Log data (IP address, pages visited, time spent)
• Interaction data (searches, clicks, business profile views)

Business Information

• Business name, address, and contact details
• Menu items, pricing, and offers
• Photos and descriptions uploaded by business owners

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our platform and services
• To show you relevant local businesses, menus, and offers
• To send you updates about our service (with your consent)
• To communicate with business owners about their listings
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Business owners: Aggregated, anonymized analytics about their listing performance
• Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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 privacy@whatsaroundme.in

HPY Technologies Pvt Ltd
Kochi, Kerala, India