Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Quick Summary

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our classified ads platform.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name and email address when you create an account
  • Phone number (optional, for contact purposes)
  • Profile information you choose to share
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Usage Information

  • Pages you visit and features you use
  • Search queries and browsing patterns
  • Device information and IP address
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Content You Create

  • Ad listings and descriptions
  • Photos and images you upload
  • Messages sent through our platform
  • Reviews and ratings you provide

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • • Create and manage your account
  • • Process and display your ads
  • • Facilitate communication between users
  • • Provide customer support

Platform Improvement

  • • Analyze usage patterns
  • • Improve our services
  • • Develop new features
  • • Personalize your experience

Safety & Security

  • • Detect and prevent fraud
  • • Enforce our terms of service
  • • Protect user safety
  • • Comply with legal obligations

Communication

  • • Send service updates
  • • Provide important notifications
  • • Share relevant offers (with consent)
  • • Respond to your inquiries

3. Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

When We Share Information

  • With other users: Information you choose to make public (ads, profile info)
  • Service providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information

4. Data Security

Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest

Access Controls

Strict access controls and authentication

Regular Audits

Regular security audits and updates

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and data
Object to data processing
Export your data
Withdraw consent

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our site

Marketing Cookies

Used to show relevant ads (with consent)

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@classifiedads.com

Address: 123 Business Street, New York, NY 10001

Phone: 1-800-CLASSIFIED

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.