Privacy Policy

Gulf Lands · Last updated: July 22, 2026

Gulf Lands (“the App”, “we”, “us”) is a marketplace that lets residents of GCC countries list residential land for exchange or sale and contact one another directly. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information we collect

Account information. When you sign in with Apple, we receive a unique Apple identifier and, if you choose to share it, your name. Apple may provide a private relay email address.
Phone number. We ask for your phone number during sign-up. It is shown to other users only when they choose to contact you about a listing (by phone call or WhatsApp).
Listing information. Details you enter about your land — type (sale or exchange), country, area/district, size, price (for sale listings), and desired areas (for exchange listings).
Usage and device data. Through Firebase Analytics we collect app usage events, device model, operating system version, app version, and similar technical information.
Advertising data. We use Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may use device and advertising identifiers. On iOS we ask for your permission (App Tracking Transparency) before any tracking used for personalized ads; if you decline, you will see non-personalized ads.

2. How we use information

To operate the marketplace — publish your listings and let other users view them.
To enable contact — reveal your phone number to a user who taps to contact you about your listing.
To improve the App through analytics.
To display ads, which keep the App free to use.
To maintain safety and comply with applicable law.

3. How information is shared

With other users. Your listing details, and your phone number when a user chooses to contact you.
With service providers. Google Firebase (authentication, database, analytics) and Google AdMob (advertising). Their handling of data is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
For legal reasons. Where required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
We do not sell your personal data.

4. Where your data is stored

Your data is stored on Google Firebase infrastructure located in Qatar (Doha region). If you use the App from another country, you consent to your data being processed in Qatar. We rely on your consent and appropriate safeguards for any cross-border transfer of personal data.

5. Data retention and deletion

We keep your data while your account is active. You can delete individual listings or your entire account from within the App, which removes your associated data. You may also contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

6. Your rights

Depending on your country — including GCC data-protection laws such as Saudi Arabia’s PDPL — you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Children

Gulf Lands is intended for adults who are eligible to own or be granted residential land. It is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Advertising and tracking choices

You can control ad personalization through your device settings and the App Tracking Transparency prompt. To learn how Google uses data from apps that use its services, see Google’s information page.

10. Third-party links

The App or the ads shown in it may link to third-party websites we do not control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

11. Acceptable use, content, and safety

You are responsible for the listings and information you post. There is zero tolerance for objectionable, illegal, fraudulent, or abusive content or behavior. Do not post content that is unlawful, misleading, or offensive, that infringes others’ rights, and do not harass or abuse other users.

Report. Any signed-in user can report a listing from within the App (the “…” menu on a listing → Report listing). We review reports and aim to act on objectionable content within 24 hours, including removing the listing and, where warranted, removing the user.
Block. You can block a user, which hides their listings from you.

We may remove content or accounts that violate these standards. By using the App you agree to them.

12. In-app purchases

The App is free to use, and your first listing is free. Publishing additional listings, and optionally featuring a listing at the top of Browse, are one-time in-app purchases processed by Apple. Apple handles all payment — we do not receive or store your card or payment details. We record only your purchase entitlements (for example, remaining listing credits) to deliver what you bought.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, notify you within the App.

14. Contact

For any questions or requests regarding this policy or your data, contact us at hamam@gccapps.com.

15. Support

Need help with Gulf Lands — a question, an issue with a listing, or a request to delete your account or data? Email hamam@gccapps.com and we’ll respond. You can also delete your account at any time in the app under Profile → Delete Account.