This Privacy Policy explains how MessKhojo (“MessKhojo”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects information when you use the MessKhojo mobile application (“App”), website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
MessKhojo is an online platform that helps users discover accommodation options such as messes, hostels and PGs and connect with the relevant property owners or managers.
MessKhojo generally acts as an intermediary/discovery platform. We do not own, operate, manage, or control the properties listed on the platform unless expressly stated otherwise.
By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
The information we collect depends on how you use MessKhojo and the features you choose to access.
Depending on the features available to you, we may collect:
We ask you to provide accurate and current information.
When you search for or interact with accommodation listings, we may process information such as:
We use this information to provide and improve the accommodation discovery experience.
MessKhojo may request access to your device location where location functionality is necessary for features such as:
Depending on the feature and your device settings, location information may be precise or approximate.
You can control location permissions through your Android device settings.
If you deny location permission, certain location-based features may not work or may provide reduced functionality.
We will not request location access merely for unrelated purposes.
When you use the App, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
We use this information primarily to:
We do not intentionally collect persistent device identifiers such as IMEI or IMSI for purposes prohibited by Google Play policy. Google Play specifically restricts linking persistent device identifiers with personal or sensitive information.
If the App allows you to upload photographs, reviews, feedback, or other content, we may process that content to provide the relevant functionality.
For example, users or property owners may provide:
You should not upload sensitive personal information, government identification documents, financial information, passwords, or information belonging to another person unless the feature specifically requires it and you are legally permitted to provide it.
Where images or content are publicly displayed as part of a listing, review, profile or other platform feature, that content may be visible to other users.
We may use information for the following purposes:
We may use your contact information to send:
We may process information to:
We may analyse aggregated or appropriately protected usage information to:
We may process and disclose information where necessary to:
We do not sell your personal information as a product.
We may share information in the circumstances described below.
When you voluntarily initiate an enquiry, booking request, or similar interaction with a property, we may share relevant information with the applicable property owner, manager, or representative so that they can respond to your request.
For example, this may include:
Similarly, where appropriate, we may provide you with contact information relating to the relevant property.
This sharing is part of the core functionality of MessKhojo.
We may use third-party service providers to operate the App, such as providers of:
These providers may process information on our behalf and are expected to handle information in accordance with applicable requirements and contractual obligations.
We may disclose information where reasonably necessary to:
If MessKhojo is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets, or similar corporate transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
Where MessKhojo uses Google services or APIs, such as Google Maps Platform, authentication services, analytics, Firebase services, or other Google APIs, information may be processed by Google according to the applicable Google terms and privacy practices.
Our actual use of Google services will be limited to the functionality implemented in the App.
Where Google API user data is involved, MessKhojo will comply with applicable Google API Services User Data Policy requirements, including Limited Use requirements where applicable.
The App may contain links to or integrations with third-party services.
Third parties may have their own privacy policies and terms.
MessKhojo is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third parties outside our control.
You should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing information directly to them.
The MessKhojo website may use cookies and similar technologies.
The App may use technologies such as analytics identifiers, SDKs, logs, or similar technical mechanisms necessary for:
The specific technologies used may change as the App evolves.
Where legally or technically required, we will provide appropriate disclosures and controls.
If MessKhojo introduces advertising or personalised marketing features, the applicable data practices will be disclosed through this Privacy Policy and, where required, through appropriate consent or controls.
We will not represent that advertising-related data practices exist unless they are actually implemented.
Users may have choices regarding promotional communications, subject to applicable law.
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction.
These measures may include:
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
When information is no longer required, we will delete, anonymise, or securely isolate it, subject to applicable legal or legitimate retention requirements.
If you create a MessKhojo account, you may request deletion of your account and associated personal information.
MessKhojo will provide an accessible account-deletion mechanism within the App and an appropriate web-based mechanism.
When an account deletion request is received, we will process the request in accordance with applicable law and our retention obligations.
Certain information may need to be retained where required or permitted by law, or where reasonably necessary for security, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, or enforcement of legal obligations.
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, which may include:
Requests may be subject to applicable legal limitations and verification requirements.
You may opt out of promotional communications where an opt-out mechanism is provided.
However, we may continue sending essential service communications, including:
MessKhojo is not specifically designed as a children’s service.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child contrary to applicable requirements, we will take appropriate steps consistent with applicable law.
You are responsible for ensuring that information you provide to MessKhojo is accurate, complete, and current.
If your information changes, you should update it where the App provides such functionality or contact us.
Reviews, ratings, photographs, feedback, listing information, and other content submitted through MessKhojo may be visible to other users depending on the feature.
We may moderate, remove, restrict, or investigate content that violates our Terms & Conditions or applicable law.
MessKhojo may display property-related information obtained from:
Property information may include:
Where appropriate, a property owner or authorised representative may request correction or removal of information, subject to verification and applicable law.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
When we make material changes, we may provide appropriate notice through the App, website, email, or other reasonable means.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy will indicate when it was most recently revised.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to your personal information or this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
MessKhojo
Jayadebkasapa, Bardhanpur
Balasore, Odisha – 756021, India
Privacy / Data Contact:
messkhojooperator@gmail.comGeneral Contact:
messkhojobalasore@gmail.comWe will review and respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable law.
This Privacy Policy will be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws of India, subject to any mandatory rights or protections applicable to you.