Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Godhi Livability ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

When you register or use our services, we may collect:

• Name — to personalise your experience
• Email address — for account management, password resets, and notifications
• Phone number (optional) — if you choose to provide it
• Google Account ID — if you sign in via Google OAuth

b) Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Areas searched, compared, or viewed
• Device type and screen resolution

c) Cookies & Session Data

We use session cookies to maintain your login state and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To provide livability scores, area data, and comparison tools
• To send password reset emails and system notifications
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To generate anonymised, aggregated analytics
• To respond to your enquiries and support requests

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Sources

Our livability scores are derived from publicly available government and open-source datasets including:

• CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) — air quality data
• CWC (Central Water Commission) — water and flood data
• data.gov.in — government open data portal
• OpenStreetMap — amenity and infrastructure mapping
• ISRO Bhuvan — satellite imagery and green cover
• BIS / NDMA — seismic zone and earthquake risk data
• Swachh Bharat Mission — sanitation data

These datasets are publicly available and do not contain personal information of individuals.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following cases:

• Service providers — email delivery (SMTP), hosting, and payment processing partners who assist in operating our platform
• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or government authority
• Safety — to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users and the public

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data:

• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (never stored in plain text)
• Sessions are stored server-side with secure tokens
• Google OAuth uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 with CSRF state tokens
• Password reset tokens expire after 1 hour

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — update or correct your account information
• Deletion — request deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt-out — unsubscribe from non-essential emails

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at greaterraipur@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to government data portals and external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.