Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Home Ideas Technologies Private Limited ("Company", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data of visitors and users ("you") of The Home Ideas platform at https://thehomeideas.in/.It is drafted to align with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 along with the DPDP Rules, 2025

By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Platform.

1. Information We Collect

To provide a seamless matchmaking experience between homeowners and service providers, we collect specific information.

A. Information Provided Voluntarily by Professionals

When construction professionals register, create a profile, or submit details on our platform, we collect:

  • Full name and contact credentials
  • Phone number and email address
  • Professional designation and service categories such as Architect, Interior Designer, or Civil Engineer
  • Location or city of service to facilitate localized hiring
  • Portfolio details, project descriptions, or supplementary information submitted voluntarily

B. Automated Information and Analytics

When you browse our website, we automatically collect basic non-personally identifiable data through standard web analytics tools such as Google Analytics. This includes:

  • Device type, browser configuration, and operating system
  • IP addresses and approximate geographical location
  • User behavior data, including pages visited, time spent on site, and bounce rates

2. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data only for purposes you would reasonably expect from a home-improvement directory, including to:

  • Create and manage your account and display your listing or reviews on the Platform.
  • Connect you with relevant businesses or connect a listed business with prospective clients who submit an inquiry.
  • Respond to your queries, complaints, or support requests, including through our Grievance Officer.
  • Improve and secure the Platform, including detecting fraud, fake listings, or fake reviews.
  • Send service-related communications and, where you have opted in, promotional updates.
  • Comply with applicable law or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how the Platform is used so we can improve it. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect some Platform features.

6. Data Storage, Security & Retention

We store personal data on secure servers and use reasonable security practices and procedures, as required under the IT Rules, 2011, to protect it against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights as a Data Principal

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it is being processed.
  • Correction and erasure: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data, or request deletion of data that is no longer needed for the purpose it was collected.
  • Grievance redressal: Raise a complaint about how your data is handled, as described in Section 10.
  • Nominate: Nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity.
  • Withdraw Consent: withdraw consent previously given, at any time.
  • To exercise any of these rights, write to us at the contact details in Section 9. We will respond within the timeline prescribed under applicable law.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to affect you, we will notify the Data Protection Board of India and affected users as required under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the rules made thereunder.

9. Grievance Officer & Contact

For any question about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your rights as a Data Principal, please contact:

Grievance Officer:Gowthami P

Email: thehomeideas9@gmail.com

Phone: +91 9884348052 | +91 7200240860

Address: Gate No 12, TNAU Campus, Coxbit F16 TN Startup Hub,
Lawley Rd, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.