Our Commitment to Privacy
At Joobaa!, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our local business directory services.
This policy applies to all users of our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Account Information: Username, password, profile information
- Business Information: Company name, address, services offered
- Communication Data: Messages, feedback, support requests
Usage Information
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, interaction data
- Location Data: General location for local business searches
- Cookies Data: Session cookies, preference cookies
Government Data Usage
PIN Code Database: Joobaa! utilizes PIN code data sourced from the Government of India's official open data portal data.gov.in, which aggregates information from India Post.
- This data is used exclusively for location-based services and business directory functionality
- We do not collect or store personal information from this government database
- The data is publicly available and used in accordance with Government of India's open data policies
- Regular updates are performed to maintain data accuracy
2. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Service Delivery | To provide and maintain our business directory services |
| Business Listings | To create, manage, and display business listings |
| User Support | To respond to inquiries and provide customer support |
| Service Improvement | To analyze usage patterns and improve our services |
| Communication | To send important updates, newsletters, and promotional materials |
| Security | To monitor and protect against security threats |
3. Data Protection & Security
Encryption
SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Access Control
Role-based access and authentication systems
Secure Storage
Protected databases with regular security audits
4. Your Privacy Rights
Access & Control
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request data deletion
- Object to data processing
Communication Preferences
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Manage notification settings
- Set cookie preferences
- Control data sharing options
6. Government Data Usage
Official PIN Code Database
Source: Joobaa! utilizes PIN code and location data sourced from the Government of India's Open Data Platform (data.gov.in). This data is publicly available and provided by India Post, the official postal service of India.
Data Characteristics:
- Publicly available government data
- Regular quarterly updates
- Coverage across all Indian states
- Used exclusively for location services
Privacy Protection:
- No personal information from government data
- Used only for directory functionality
- Public data under open government policies
- Complies with data.gov.in usage terms
Location Data Source
Powered by
Government of India
Open Data Initiative
via data.gov.in
Privacy Questions?
Contact our Data Protection Officer for any privacy-related concerns.