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Privacy Policy for Malout Directory

Effective Date: 01-06-2025

Thank you for using the Malout Directory mobile app. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

 

1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of data:

a) Personal Information Contact Access: To enable direct calling, SMS, and WhatsApp messaging functionality.

Phone Number (optional): If submitted during update requests or feedback.

b) Location Information Accessed only when you use location-based features (e.g., search via Google Maps).

Used to enhance functionality and help you find nearby services.

c) Usage Data Information about how you use the app (e.g., favorites, search terms) is collected anonymously to improve features.

 

2. How We Use Your Information To allow direct calling, messaging, or WhatsApp communication.

To show location-based results using Google Maps.

To provide offline access to your favorite contacts.

To process and verify submitted updates to contact listings.

To display news and updates from Malout Live and provide links to relevant WhatsApp groups.

 

3. Data Sharing We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. Information is only used within the app for the purposes mentioned above.

 

4. Permissions Required Contacts: For direct dial, SMS, or WhatsApp access.

Location: To provide map-based search functionality.

Internet Access: To retrieve updates and news content.

These permissions are used solely to improve your app experience and are not used for any tracking or advertising purposes.

 

5. Data Security We take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information. Update requests are verified manually within 24 hours to ensure data accuracy and prevent misuse.

 

6. Children's Privacy Malout Directory is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

 

Your Rights You may request:

To delete or update your contact listing.

To opt out of WhatsApp group updates (manually controlled by user action).

Please contact us at [Your Contact Email] for any such requests.

 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app or at the link provided on the Play Store.

 

9. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact:

Malout Directory Team
Email: maloutlive@gmail.com
Phone: 9888152107