Adriatic Realty

Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 26, 2026  ·  Version 1.0

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data Adriatic Realty ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the App you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who We Are

Adriatic Realty is a real-estate marketplace app that lets private individuals and businesses list, search, and contact sellers or landlords for properties in the Adriatic region and beyond. The App is available on the Apple App Store.

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: alex.klapchuk@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate the App. The table below summarises every category.

2.1 Account & Profile Data

Data type When collected Required?
Full name Account registration Yes
Email address Account registration / sign-in Yes
Password (hashed, never stored in plain text) Account registration Yes
Phone number (with country code) Profile settings Required to post a listing
Profile photo (avatar) Profile settings Optional
Account type (private / business) Profile settings Optional
"About" / bio text Profile settings Optional
Telegram handle Profile settings Optional
Facebook profile URL Profile settings Optional
Viber / WhatsApp availability flags Profile settings Optional

2.2 Property Listing Data

When you create a property listing we collect:

Listings are publicly visible to all App users.

2.3 Location Data

The App requests access to your device's location (while the app is in use) exclusively to help you pin-point the exact coordinates of a property you are listing, and to centre the interactive map on your current position. Location data is not tracked in the background and is not shared with third parties.

2.4 Photos & Camera

The App requests access to your camera and photo library to let you attach photographs to a property listing. Images are uploaded to our secure cloud storage (Appwrite) and displayed publicly as part of the listing. We do not scan or analyse the content of your photos beyond serving them.

2.5 Wishlist

Property listings you save to your Wishlist are stored in your account so the list is available across devices. This data is linked to your account.

2.6 In-App Purchase Data

When you make an in-app purchase (e.g. topping up your account balance to promote a listing), the transaction is processed entirely by Apple's App Store. We receive only a confirmation of the purchase amount from Apple — we do not receive your Apple ID, credit card details, or any other payment information.

2.7 Usage & Technical Data

We collect minimal technical data needed to operate the service, including:

We do not use third-party analytics SDKs or advertising networks.

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose Data used Legal basis
Create and manage your account Name, email, password Contract performance
Display and manage your property listings Listing data, photos, location, contact details Contract performance
Let other users contact you about your listings Phone, email, Telegram, Facebook, Viber/WhatsApp flags Contract performance / legitimate interest
Show your profile and listings to other users Name, avatar, about text, account type Contract performance
Process in-app purchases and credit your balance Purchase confirmation from Apple, user ID, balance Contract performance
Pre-fill listing coordinates from device GPS Device location (when in use only) Consent (explicit iOS permission dialog)
Display personalised wishlist Wishlist IDs linked to account Contract performance
Security, fraud prevention, abuse detection Account data, listing data Legitimate interest
Send password-reset emails Email address Contract performance

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only as follows:

4.1 Publicly Shared Data

Property listings (including photographs, location, price, description, and the contact details you choose to display) are visible to all users of the App, including unauthenticated visitors on any web version. Your profile name, avatar, account type, and "about" text are visible to users who view your listings or owner profile.

4.2 Service Providers

Provider Purpose Data shared
Appwrite (backend-as-a-service) Authentication, database, and file storage All account, listing, and image data
Apple App Store In-app purchase processing Transaction data processed by Apple under their own Privacy Policy
OpenStreetMap tile servers Map tiles displayed in the App IP address (standard HTTP requests; no personal identifiers sent)
Exchange-rate API Live currency conversion when creating a listing No personal data; anonymous HTTPS request only

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.

5. Data Retention

6. Your Rights & Choices

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

To exercise any right or to request account deletion, contact us at alex.klapchuk@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Security

We take security seriously. Measures we use include:

No system is completely immune to breaches. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

8. Children's Privacy

Adriatic Realty is not directed at or designed for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions where a higher age applies). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Our service is operated from servers which may be located outside your country of residence. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to servers that may be in countries with different data-protection laws. We take steps to ensure adequate protection is in place for such transfers.

10. Apple-Specific Disclosures

10.1 iOS Permissions

Permission Why it is requested Used in background?
Camera NSCameraUsageDescription Take a photo of a property to attach to your listing No Never
Photo Library NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription Select existing photos from your library for a listing No Never
Photo Library (save) NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription Save downloaded listing photos to your library if you choose No Never
Location (when in use) NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription Pre-fill property GPS coordinates when you add a listing No Never

You can revoke any of these permissions at any time via Settings → Privacy & Security on your iPhone or iPad. Revoking a permission only affects the specific feature that requires it and does not affect other App functionality.

10.2 Apple App Store Purchases

All in-app purchases are processed by Apple. Apple's handling of your payment information is governed by the Apple Privacy Policy. We receive only a tokenised confirmation that a purchase was completed; we never receive your payment card or Apple ID credentials.

10.3 Apple's App Tracking Transparency

Adriatic Realty does not track you across apps or websites owned by other companies, and does not use the IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers). No App Tracking Transparency prompt is shown.

11. Third-Party Links & Services

Property listings may contain links that open your phone dialler, email client, or third-party apps (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook) when you contact a seller. Once you leave the App, this Privacy Policy no longer applies and you are subject to the privacy policies of those third-party services.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective date" at the top and, where required by law, notify you via email or an in-app notice. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: