Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice for Makanek
1. Introduction
Purpose of This Privacy Notice: This Privacy Notice is intended to inform you about
how Makanek Real Estate Marketplace, referred to as "Makanek", "we", "us", or
"our", handles information related to you, the user. Our commitment to your privacy
is paramount, and this notice outlines our practices regarding the collection, use,
and sharing of your information when you engage with our website, mobile
application, and other online services, which are collectively referred to as the
"Services".
Scope of the Notice: The policies and practices described in this notice apply to
information gathered through various means, including but not limited to your use
of our website, mobile applications, and any other digital platforms or services we
offer. This notice covers how we handle both personal and non-personal
information, from the initial collection to the eventual use and sharing.
Your Agreement: By choosing to use our Services, you signify your agreement to
the terms of this Privacy Notice. This means you consent to the collection, use, and

sharing of your information as described herein. We encourage you to read this
notice carefully to understand our practices and your rights regarding your
information.
Changes to the Privacy Notice: We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Notice at
any time to reflect changes in our practices, service offerings, or legal or regulatory
requirements. We will make an effort to notify you of any significant changes, but it
remains your responsibility to review this notice periodically to stay informed about
how we collect, use, and share your information.
Your Continued Use Signifies Consent: Please understand that your continued use of
our Services following the posting of any changes to this Privacy Notice signifies
your acceptance of those changes. If at any point you do not agree to any portion of
the Privacy Notice currently in effect, you should immediately stop using our
Services.
Contact Us for Questions or Concerns: If you have any questions or concerns
regarding this Privacy Notice or our handling of your information, please feel free to
contact us at the provided contact details. We are committed to addressing your
queries and ensuring your understanding of and confidence in how we manage your
information.
By engaging with Makanek’s Services, you play an integral role in a community that
values privacy and transparency. We thank you for your trust in Makanek and are
dedicated to protecting your personal information as part of our commitment to
providing a secure and trustworthy real estate marketplace.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
Direct Collection: When you register on Makanek, create a profile, list or
inquire about a property, we collect personal information that you voluntarily
provide. This includes but is not limited to your name, email address, phone
number, and financial details. Such information is essential for facilitating
transactions, communication, and ensuring a personalized experience on our
platform.
Verification and Transaction Purposes: In addition to basic contact
information, we may collect additional personal details for verification
purposes, such as your date of birth, identification documents, or company

information if you are using our Services on behalf of a business. Financial
details may include credit card numbers or bank account information, which
are necessary for processing transactions.
Usage Data
Interactions with Our Services: We collect information on how you access and
use our Services. This includes data like your IP address, the type of device
you use, browser type, and version, the pages of our Services that you visit,
the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device
identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
Analytics and Performance Monitoring: Usage data help us understand user
behavior, assess the effectiveness of our Services, and improve the user
experience. This data can include clickstream data, search terms used,
response times, download errors, and methods used to browse away from the
page.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the
activity on our Services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device
that help us improve our Services and your experience, see which areas and
features of our Services are popular, and count visits.
Types of Cookies: Cookies used by Makanek may include session cookies
(which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies
(which stay on your device until you delete them) to provide you with a more
personal and interactive experience on our Services.
User Control: You have the option to accept or refuse these cookies and know
when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our
cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.
By using Makanek's Services, you consent to the collection and use of this
information as described. We are committed to respecting and protecting your
privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.
3. How We Use Your Information
Providing and Maintaining Services:
Service Operation: We use the information collected to operate and maintain
our Services effectively. This includes using your personal information and
usage data to ensure the platform is functioning optimally, to make
improvements, and to develop new features that enhance user experience.

Usage Monitoring: Monitoring how our Services are accessed and used is
crucial for identifying trends, determining the effectiveness of our platform,
and for making strategic improvements. This helps us understand user needs
and preferences, leading to better, more tailored services.
User Account Management:
Account Setup and Verification: Your personal information is used to set up
and manage your user account. This includes verifying your identity to
ensure secure and authorized access, managing your preferences, and
facilitating interactions within the platform.
Transaction Management: Information is also utilized to manage transactions
on the platform, including property listings, inquiries, and processing of
payments. Accurate and efficient transaction management is key to
maintaining trust and reliability in our services.
Customer Support and Communication:
Responding to Queries: Your contact information enables us to provide
customer support services. When you reach out with questions or need
assistance, we use your provided details to respond effectively and resolve
your queries.
Feedback and Surveys: Additionally, we may use your information to request
feedback, conduct surveys, or provide you with support related to the use of
our Services.
Marketing and Communications
Promotional Information: We may use your information to send you news,
special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and
events that Makanek offers which are similar to those that you have already
purchased or inquired about, unless you have opted not to receive such
information.
Tailored Experiences: The goal is to provide you with choices and offers that
are relevant and beneficial to you. This includes sending personalized
marketing and promotional communications, subject to your preferences and
applicable laws.
By using Makanek's Services, you agree to the use of your information as outlined
above. We are committed to using your information responsibly and in a manner
that enhances your experience while respecting your privacy.
4. Sharing Your Information

In Connection with Real Estate Transactions:
Collaboration with Agents and Parties: When you engage in real estate transactions
through Makanek, we may share your information with relevant parties such as real
estate agents, buyers, sellers, or landlords. This sharing is necessary to facilitate
the transactions you are involved in, such as property viewings, negotiations, and
finalizing deals.
Confidentiality in Transactions: We strive to maintain confidentiality and share only
the information that is necessary and relevant to the specific transaction. The
parties receiving this information are also expected to maintain its confidentiality in
accordance with our privacy standards.
With Service Providers:
Operational Assistance: We engage various service providers who assist us in
operating our Services. This includes partners in payment processing, website
hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and other operational functions.
Regulated Sharing: These service providers are granted access to your information
only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it
for any other purpose. We take steps to ensure that these providers adhere to the
same standards of privacy and security as Makanek.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements:
Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law
or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government
agency). This may include meeting national security or law enforcement
requirements.
Protecting Rights and Safety: In certain situations, Makanek may also share your
personal information to enforce our Terms and Conditions, to protect the safety of
our users and the public, or to defend against legal liability.
User Consent and Control:
Consent-Based Sharing: In scenarios that require sharing your information beyond
these described contexts, we will seek your consent. This includes sharing
information for marketing purposes or with third-party partners for their
independent use.
User Preferences: You have control over some aspects of information sharing
through your account settings, where you can manage your preferences and opt-
out of certain types of data sharing.

By using Makanek's Services, you understand and agree that your information may
be shared as described above. We are committed to responsibly managing and
safeguarding your information and ensuring transparency in our sharing practices.
5. Data Security
Implementation of Security Measures:
Proactive Security Steps: Makanek is committed to protecting your personal data.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to
secure your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or
destruction. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure server facilities,
and access control protocols.
Regular Reviews and Updates: Our security practices are regularly reviewed and
updated to address new threats and vulnerabilities. We also engage in staff training
and awareness to ensure that our team understands the importance of and adheres
to our security measures.
Limitations of Security Measures:
Inherent Risks: Despite our efforts to use commercially acceptable means to protect
your personal data, we acknowledge that no method of transmission over the
Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive
to protect your personal data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
User Responsibility: We also emphasize the role of users in maintaining data
security. You are responsible for keeping your account details, including your
password, confidential. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to avoid
sharing them with anyone.
In Case of Data Breach:
Notification Procedures: In the unfortunate event of a data breach, we have
procedures in place to deal with such situations. We will notify you and any
applicable regulators of a breach where we are legally required to do so, in
accordance with the timeframe stipulated by law.
Mitigation Measures: Upon identifying a breach, we will take immediate steps to
mitigate the breach’s effects, safeguard your data, and prevent future occurrences.
User Involvement and Vigilance:

Monitoring Account Activity: We recommend that users regularly monitor their
account activity and notify us immediately if there are any signs of unauthorized
use or security breaches.
Updates and Alerts: From time to time, Makanek may provide updates or alerts
regarding security measures and best practices. We encourage users to pay
attention to these communications and implement recommended practices.
Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring the security of your
personal data as part of our promise to provide a safe and reliable real estate
marketplace.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Right to Access and Update Your Information:
Access to Your Data: You have the right to request access to the personal
information Makanek holds about you. This enables you to receive a copy of the
personal data we have about you and to check that we are lawfully processing it.
Updating Information: You also have the right to request that any incomplete or
inaccurate information we hold about you is corrected. Keeping your information
up-to-date helps ensure that our services are tailored accurately to your needs.
Right to Delete or Transfer Your Information:
Deletion of Data: You have the right to ask us to delete or remove your personal
information where there is no good reason for us continuing to process it. This right
is also known as the “right to be forgotten” and is applicable especially in situations
where you no longer wish to engage with our services.
Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to
you or to a third party. We will provide your personal data in a structured,
commonly used, machine-readable format. This right only applies to automated
information which you initially provided consent for us to use or where we used the
information to perform a contract with you.
Right to Withdraw Consent:
Revoking Consent: Where the basis of our processing your personal data is consent,
you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent
does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Implications of Withdrawal: Upon withdrawing your consent, Makanek will no longer
process your personal information for the purposes you originally agreed to, unless
we have another legitimate basis for doing so in law.

Exercising Your Rights:
Request Process: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the
contact details provided. We may need to request specific information from you to
help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data (or
to exercise any of your other rights).
No Fee Usually Required: You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal
data (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable
fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive.
Makanek is dedicated to upholding these rights and providing you with control over
your personal data. We are committed to handling your requests with respect and
promptness, ensuring your rights are respected and executed in accordance with
applicable laws.
7. International Data Transfers
Transfer Across Borders:
Global Operations: In our efforts to provide you with a seamless real estate service
experience, your personal information may be transferred to, stored at, and
processed in a country other than the one where you reside. This includes
transferring your data to computers located outside of your state, province, country,
or other governmental jurisdictions.
Reasons for Transfer: These transfers may occur due to various reasons, such as
storing data in a cloud-based storage solution, processing transactions, or utilizing
support services located overseas.
Data Protection Laws:
Varying Standards: It is important to note that the data protection laws in these
countries may not offer the same level of protection as those in your jurisdiction. By
submitting your personal information, you agree to this international transfer,
storing, or processing.
Commitment to Protection: Despite these differences, Makanek is committed to
ensuring that your information is protected and transferred in a manner consistent
with legal requirements. We take steps to ensure that any such transfers comply
with applicable data protection laws and that your data remains secure.
Safeguards in Place:

Legal Mechanisms: When transferring data internationally, we rely on legally-
approved mechanisms to ensure data protection, such as standard contractual
clauses approved by competent regulatory authorities, or other legally acceptable
means.
Security Measures: We implement robust security measures for cross-border data
transfers, aligning with international standards and best practices to protect your
personal data against unauthorized access or data breaches.
User Consent and Rights:
Informed Consent: By using our Services, you understand and consent to the
transfer of your personal information outside your home country as described in this
Privacy Notice.
Exercising Rights: You retain the right to be informed about these transfers and to
exercise your data protection rights as detailed in the preceding sections of this
Privacy Notice.
Makanek takes the responsibility of handling your data seriously, especially when it
involves international transfers. We strive to balance the global nature of our
services with a commitment to maintaining the privacy and security of your
personal information.
8. Links to Other Sites
Presence of External Links:
Third-Party Sites: In providing a comprehensive real estate service, our Services
may include links to external websites that are not owned or controlled by Makanek.
These links might lead to real estate agents, financial institutions, governmental
entities, or other resources relevant to our users.
Purpose of Links: These links are provided for your convenience to provide further
information and to facilitate certain transactions or processes related to real estate
services.
Disclaimer of Responsibility:
Independent Operations: It is important to understand that these third-party sites
operate independently from Makanek. They have their own privacy policies, terms
of service, and data handling practices, which are beyond our control and
governance.
No Endorsement Implied: The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a
recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. Makanek is not

responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or
services.
Advisory to Review Policies:
Personal Due Diligence: We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every
site you visit through our platform. This is particularly important when you are
providing personal information, as the privacy practices of these sites may differ
significantly from ours.
Caution in Information Sharing: Be cautious and safeguard your personal
information, especially when engaging with external sites. Ensure that you are
comfortable with their data protection practices before submitting any personal
data.
Navigational Awareness:
Alerts and Notifications: Our Services may include features that alert you when you
are being redirected to an external site. Pay attention to these alerts as they serve
as reminders that you are leaving our platform and may be subject to different
privacy and security policies.
User Responsibility: Ultimately, your interaction with any external website, including
those that have a link on our platform, is subject to that website’s own terms and
conditions and privacy policy.
By using Makanek’s Services, you acknowledge and agree that Makanek is not
responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We
encourage you to be aware and responsible when you leave our site and to read the
privacy statements of each and every website that collects personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Non-Targeting of Children:
Age Limitation: Makanek's Services are not directed at, nor do they address, anyone
under the age of 18, commonly referred to as "Children." Our platform and services
are designed for and aimed at adults, typically those involved in or preparing for
real estate transactions.
Intended Audience: The nature of our services, which often involves financial
transactions, legal documentation, and property management, presupposes an
adult user base. Thus, our content and services are tailored for individuals over the
age of 18.
Prohibition of Children's Data Collection:
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