πŸ”’ Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

How propdeed collects, uses and protects your personal information during rent agreement registration

πŸ“… Effective: 1 January 2024 πŸ”„ Last Updated: February 2026 πŸ› Jurisdiction: Maharashtra, India

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Summary: propdeed collects only the personal information necessary to register your rent agreement with the Maharashtra government. We do not sell your data to any third party. Documents like Aadhaar and PAN are stored in encrypted form and used solely for the registration process. You can request deletion of your data at any time after agreement delivery.

πŸ“‹ 1. Information We Collect

When you use propdeed to register a rent agreement, we collect the following categories of information:

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1.1 Information You Provide Directly

CategorySpecific DataWho Provides It
IdentityFull legal name, date of birth, genderLandlord & Tenant
Government IDAadhaar number, PAN numberLandlord & Tenant
ContactMobile number, email addressLandlord & Tenant
Property DetailsProperty address, CTS/survey number, monthly rent, deposit amount, lease durationLandlord / Broker
Biometric DataAadhaar-linked fingerprint (captured by our government-authorised device and transmitted directly to UIDAI/IGR servers β€” not stored by propdeed)All parties
DocumentsAadhaar card images, PAN card images, property ownership proofLandlord & Tenant
FinancialPayment transaction ID (from Razorpay/UPI β€” we do not store card numbers)Payer

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Sensitive Data Notice: Aadhaar numbers and biometric data are classified as Sensitive Personal Data under the IT Act 2000 and are handled with additional safeguards described in Section 5 below. We transmit biometric fingerprints directly to UIDAI/IGR servers β€” propdeed does not store raw biometric data on our servers.

βš™οΈ 2. How We Use Your Data

PurposeData UsedBasis
Draft rent agreementName, address, rent, duration, PANContract performance
Stamp duty calculationRent amount, deposit, durationLegal obligation (Maharashtra Stamp Act)
Aadhaar eKYC verificationAadhaar number, biometricLegal obligation (Registration Act)
Sub-Registrar registrationAll party details, property infoLegal obligation
Send agreement copyEmail, WhatsApp numberContract performance
WhatsApp communicationMobile numberConsent (opt-in at registration)
Renewal reminderMobile number, agreement expiry dateConsent
Customer supportName, mobile, Ref IDLegitimate interest
Fraud preventionIP address, device fingerprintLegitimate interest
Analytics & improvementsAnonymised usage dataLegitimate interest

We do not use your data for advertising profiling, sell it to marketing companies, or share it with insurance or financial companies without your explicit consent.

βš–οΈ 3. Legal Basis for Processing

propdeed processes personal data under the following legal bases under Indian data protection law:

πŸ”— 4. Data Sharing

We share your data only with the following parties and only to the extent necessary:

RecipientData SharedReason
Maharashtra Sub-Registrar / IGRFull party details, property, biometricMandatory for registration
UIDAI (Aadhaar)Aadhaar number + biometriceKYC verification
Payment Gateway (Razorpay)Amount, transaction IDPayment processing
WhatsApp / MetaPhone number, message contentCommunication delivery
propdeed Field ExecutivesName, address, appointment timeDoorstep biometric visit
Google (Analytics)Anonymised usage data, IPWebsite analytics
We never share your data with: Insurance companies, banks, marketing agencies, real estate portals, or any third party for commercial purposes. We will not sell your personal data under any circumstances.

πŸ›‘οΈ 5. Data Security

propdeed implements industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

Despite these safeguards, no internet transmission is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

πŸ“… 6. Data Retention

Data TypeRetention PeriodReason
Registered agreement copy7 yearsLegal / tax compliance
Identity documents (Aadhaar, PAN images)90 days after deliveryRegistration process only
Contact details (phone, email)Duration of service + 2 yearsSupport and renewal reminders
Payment records8 yearsAccounting / GST compliance
WhatsApp conversation logs1 yearCustomer support reference
Website analytics (anonymised)26 monthsGoogle Analytics default
Biometric dataNot retainedTransmitted directly to UIDAI/IGR

After the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

βœ… 7. Your Rights

Under Indian data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any right, contact us at [email protected] with your name, mobile number, and Reference ID. We will respond within 30 days.

πŸͺ 8. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses the following cookies and tracking technologies:

Cookie TypePurposeCan Be Disabled?
Essential cookiesForm session state, security (CSRF)No β€” required for site to function
Analytics (Google Analytics)Page views, traffic sources, user behaviour β€” all anonymisedYes β€” opt out via browser settings
WhatsApp widgetWhatsApp chat button functionalityYes β€” disable JavaScript

We do not use advertising cookies, Facebook Pixel, or any retargeting trackers. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

πŸ”Œ 9. Third-Party Services

propdeed integrates with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

propdeed is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We recommend you review their policies.

πŸ‘Ά 10. Children's Privacy

propdeed's services are intended for adults (18 years and above) entering into rental agreements. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we discover that a minor has submitted personal data, we will delete it immediately.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

πŸ”„ 11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, our services, or data practices. When we make material changes, we will:

Continued use of propdeed after any policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

πŸ“ž 12. Contact & Grievance Officer

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Privacy / Data Officer


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Contact Details

πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“± +91 97027 02029 πŸ“±
πŸ• Mon–Sat, 10 AM – 7 PM

Response Time

We acknowledge requests within 72 hours and resolve within 30 days as required by law.

Regulator

If unresolved, you may escalate to the Ministry of Electron