Privacy Policy
Housing and Property Times
Last Updated: 26 January 2026
Housing and Property Times respects the privacy of its readers, subscribers, contributors, advertisers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal information in compliance with applicable Indian laws and internationally recognized data protection standards.
By accessing or using our website, e-paper, newsletters, digital platforms, or related services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- City, state, and country
- Information submitted through forms, comments, or subscriptions
- Professional details of contributors, interns, advertisers, and partners (where applicable)
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain non-personal information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited and duration of visit
- Referral sources
- Cookies and analytics data
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process information for the following purposes:
- Publishing and distributing news and editorial content
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Managing subscriptions and newsletters (with user consent)
- Responding to inquiries and reader communication
- Editorial coordination and newsroom operations
- Advertising performance measurement
- Legal compliance and security monitoring
Housing and Property Times does not sell personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following grounds:
- User consent
- Legitimate journalistic and editorial interest
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligation
- Public interest reporting
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze readership trends
- Improve content delivery
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Maintain secure sessions
Users may control cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Personal information may be shared only under limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers under confidentiality obligations
- When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
- To protect legal rights, editorial independence, or public safety
- For compliance with statutory requirements
We ensure reasonable safeguards when data is shared.
6. International Data Transfers
As a digital publication accessible globally, data may be processed or stored outside India. In such cases, appropriate safeguards and reasonable security measures are implemented to protect user data.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive to protect data, no system can guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill editorial, operational, legal, and compliance purposes, or as required under applicable laws.
9. User Rights
Subject to applicable laws, users may have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent
- Request deletion of personal data
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- File a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
10. Children's Privacy
Housing and Property Times does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If such information is identified, appropriate steps will be taken to delete it.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Users are advised to review the privacy policies of such external websites.
12. Compliance With Laws and Standards
This Privacy Policy is designed in alignment with:
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
- Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India)
- General Data Protection Regulation (European Union) principles
- UK Data Protection Act
- International media and journalism ethics standards
13. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.
14. Contact Information
Housing and Property Times
Published by YIIPPEE® News Network
Email: admin@yiippee.com
Website: https://yiippee.com
For any privacy-related queries or requests, please contact us at the email address above.