Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026 · Compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 (India).
Notice to Users
HyderabadWOW ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This policy outlines how we handle personal data when you use HyderabadWOW.com, post advertisements, or browse local business listings.
1. Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum necessary information to provide directory and marketplace services:
- Account Information: Name, phone number, email address, profile avatar.
- Business & Ad Data: Business name, address, GST/trade license (optional for verification), photos, pricing, locality in Hyderabad.
- Technical Identifiers: IP address, device metadata, browser type, and cookie identifiers for session management.
- Communications: Messages, feedback, quotes, and customer support inquiries.
2. Purpose of Processing (DPDP Act)
Your personal data is processed strictly for specified, legitimate purposes:
- Connecting local buyers with sellers and local businesses in Hyderabad.
- Preventing marketplace fraud, spam, and unverified commercial listings.
- Authenticating user accounts via Firebase Authentication OTP and OAuth.
- Complying with statutory reporting requirements under Indian law.
3. Your Data Principal Rights
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a summary of your personal data processed by us.
- Correction & Erasure: Update outdated profile details or request complete account deletion.
- Grievance Redressal: Submit inquiries or complaints to our designated Grievance Officer.
4. Contact & Grievance Redressal
For privacy requests or grievance escalations, contact:
Grievance Officer: Legal & Privacy Team
Email: privacy@hyderabadwow.com / legal@hyderabadwow.com
Address: HyderabadWOW Technologies, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081.
