Last updated: 16 October 2026
Hotlist.in respects the privacy of visitors, business owners, and individuals who use our website. This policy explains what information we may collect, why we use it, and how it may be handled.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use Hotlist.in, we may collect:
- Business details: Business name, category, address, service area, contact information, and descriptions of products or services.
- Account and contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and details submitted through forms.
- Verification documents: Information or supporting records requested to assess a listing application.
- Transaction details: Payment status, transaction reference, and related information needed to process or verify a purchase.
- Technical information: Browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage data where collected through server logs, cookies, or analytics tools.
Please provide only information necessary for your intended use of the website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use submitted information to:
- Review, verify, publish, and maintain business listings.
- Process applicable payments and manage listing plans.
- Respond to support requests and communicate important updates.
- Improve website performance, usability, and security.
- Detect suspicious activity, investigate misuse, and enforce our policies.
- Carry out promotional activities permitted by your preferences and applicable law.
Public Business Information
Information included in an approved public listing may be visible to website visitors and search engines. Depending on your listing features, this may include your business name, location, services, photographs, and contact details.
Do not submit personal or confidential information that you do not want made public. Information displayed publicly may be copied or shared by third parties outside our control.
Cookies and Analytics
Hotlist.in may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve the user experience. You can manage available cookie permissions through your browser settings or any consent tools provided on the website. Disabling certain cookies may affect some features.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information as a standalone product. We may share relevant information with service providers who support website hosting, security, payment processing, analytics, or other necessary operations. Information may also be disclosed where required by law or reasonably necessary to protect legal rights and prevent fraud.
Data Security and Retention
We use reasonable measures designed to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
Information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal, accounting, security, and dispute-resolution requirements.
Your Choices and Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of eligible personal information. Some records may need to be retained where legally required or necessary to resolve outstanding matters.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us through the Contact Us page. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may link to external websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we encourage you to review those terms before sharing information.
Children’s Privacy
Hotlist.in is intended for business-related use and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children for independent use.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this policy when our practices, services, or legal obligations change. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised date where appropriate.
Contact
For questions about this policy or the handling of your information, please use the contact details provided on Hotlist.in. Visit Contact Us page.