Privacy Policy & Legal Information
Understanding how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use V Associates.
Last updated: February 2026
Verification Platform
We are a verification and listing platform, not a brokerage. We manually verify properties before listing.
7-Day Listings
Approved properties are visible for 7 days only, then automatically removed to keep listings fresh.
Limited Coverage
We operate only in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam districts.
1. Introduction
V Associates ("we", "us", "our") is a verified property listing platform that displays only manually verified properties to help users make informed real-estate decisions.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit a property, or contact us in any way.
By using our website or submitting any information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or submit your information.
2. Scope and Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of V Associates, including:
- Property owners submitting listings
- Mediators acting on behalf of owners
- Buyers searching for properties
- Visitors who browse listings or contact publishers
This Policy does not apply to any third-party websites, services, or applications that may be linked from our website.
3. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate a safe, verified property listing platform.
When you submit a property or contact us, we may collect:
- Personal details: Name (owner/mediator), phone number, email address, role
- Property details: Type, location, extent/size, price, document details (number, year, office, survey number)
- Communication content: Messages or queries you send to us or publishers
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate location
- Device type, browser type and version
- Date/time of access, pages viewed, and time spent
We use this information mainly for security, analytics, and to improve our website's performance.
For verification purposes, we may obtain information from:
- Public land/registration records and Encumbrance Certificates (EC)
- Local field-level checks and site visits by our team
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information strictly for clear, limited purposes connected to our role as a verification-based listing platform.
We do not use your information to provide brokerage services or to act as a property agent; we function only as a verification and listing platform.
5. What We Show Publicly
For each approved listing, the following may be visible:
- Property location (district, locality)
- Price or expected price range
- Extent/size of the property
- Publisher contact details
6. What We Never Publish
The following are never displayed publicly:
- Document number (high-level)
- Copies of EC, sale deeds, or full legal documents
- Internal verification reports & field-visit notes
- Government ID numbers (Aadhaar, PAN)
- Bank details or financial information
- Internal background assessment details
7. Data Retention
Days of Public Visibility
Approved property listings are visible publicly for 7 days only, after which they are automatically removed from public view.
After 7 days, listing information may be retained in a restricted internal archive for a limited period for verification records, dispute handling, accounting, and legal compliance. We do not keep personal data longer than required unless mandated by law.
Additional Policies
Where data protection laws require us to identify a legal basis, we rely on:
- Your consent when you submit your details
- Performance of service (listing and verifying your property)
- Legitimate interests (preventing fake listings, platform security)
- Legal compliance with lawful authority requests
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in limited situations:
- With interested buyers/tenants: Publisher contact details for direct communication
- With service providers: Trusted partners under confidentiality obligations
- With authorities: When required by law or court orders
- In business transfers: During mergers or acquisitions
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences or recent searches
- Understand how users navigate our website
- Protect against suspicious activities and security threats
You can modify browser settings to block cookies, but some features may not work properly.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information:
- Restricted access on a need-to-know basis
- Use of secure servers and encryption in transit
- Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities and security risks
However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access: the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction: of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion: of your personal information
- Object to or restrict: certain types of processing
- Withdraw your consent: where processing is consent-based
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Our services are intended for adults involved in property transactions and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware such information has been collected, we will delete it.
V Associates currently operates only in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam (Vizag) districts. We do not accept listings from outside these districts, and any such submissions may be rejected or deleted.
16. Our Role and Responsibility
V Associates is a verification and listing platform and not a legal authority, law firm, or property brokerage.
We do not provide legal certification of title or guarantee ownership; our checks are focused on reducing fake or misleading listings and improving trust, not replacing independent legal due diligence by buyers or tenants.
Users are strongly encouraged to carry out their own legal, financial, and technical due diligence before any transaction.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us. Mention "Privacy Policy" in your subject to help us route your query correctly.
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