Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: November 7, 2024

GroundsHunt Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the GroundsHunt platform, connecting sports ground owners with players across India. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Name, email address, and phone number
  • • Business registration details (for ground owners)
  • • Government ID information (Aadhar, PAN, GST numbers)
  • • Bank account details for payments
  • • Profile photos and ground images

Booking & Transaction Data

  • • Booking history and preferences
  • • Payment transaction records
  • • Ground usage patterns and statistics
  • • Reviews and ratings

Technical Information

  • • Device information and IP address
  • • Browser type and operating system
  • • Usage analytics and app performance data
  • • Location data (when permitted)

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • • Process bookings and payments
  • • Verify ground owner credentials
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Send booking confirmations and updates

Platform Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns
  • • Improve search and recommendations
  • • Develop new features
  • • Ensure platform security

Communication

  • • Send important service updates
  • • Marketing communications (with consent)
  • • Promotional offers and discounts
  • • Community newsletters

Legal Compliance

  • • Comply with applicable laws
  • • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • • Resolve disputes
  • • Enforce our terms of service

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party services for payment processing, analytics, and customer support
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulations
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice)
  • Safety & Security: To protect rights, property, or safety of users and the platform

Data Security

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • • Encrypted data storage
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Secure payment processing (PCI DSS compliant)

Access Controls

  • • Limited employee access to personal data
  • • Multi-factor authentication
  • • Regular access reviews
  • • Data minimization practices

Important: While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Correction

Update or correct inaccurate information

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data

Opt-out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@groundshunt.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic platform functionality, authentication, and security.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our platform to improve services.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Questions About This Policy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, we're here to help.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • • Notify you via email or platform notification
  • • Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
  • • Provide a summary of key changes
  • • Give you time to review before changes take effect