Effective date: [EFFECTIVE_DATE]

This Privacy Policy explains how [SITE_NAME] ([DOMAIN]) collects, uses, shares, and protects information. This Site is a community classifieds and messaging platform. Blog comments and Gravatar-style avatars are not used.

1) Information we collect

A) Information you provide

  • Account information – email address and basic profile details you choose to add
  • Listings – titles, descriptions, prices, category, and any location details you choose to show
  • Uploaded media – photos and other files you upload with a listing
  • Messages – content you send through the Site’s internal messaging (if enabled)
  • Reports – abuse/scam reports you submit and any details you include

B) Information we collect automatically

  • Device and log data – IP address, browser type, device info, timestamps
  • Security and audit logs – logins, failed logins, posting events, moderation actions, and error logs
  • Cookies and similar technologies – required for login/session and basic site functionality (see Cookies Policy)

2) How we use information

We use information to:

  • Create and manage accounts
  • Publish listings and display user content
  • Enable internal messaging and user-to-user communication
  • Review and respond to reports, enforce rules, and moderate content
  • Detect and prevent spam, fraud, abuse, and security incidents
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the Site
  • Communicate with you about your account, reports, or important updates

3) Public content and user-visible information

  • Listings are public by default. Your listing text, photos, and any details you choose to include may be viewable by anyone.
  • Do not include sensitive personal information in listings or photos (home address, personal ID numbers, full payment details, etc.).
  • If the Site displays approximate location (city/area), it is based on the information you provide.

4) Photos and metadata (EXIF)

Uploaded photos may contain metadata (EXIF), such as device model and, in some cases, location data.

  • We recommend removing sensitive metadata before uploading.
  • The Site may strip some metadata during processing, but we do not guarantee removal in all cases.

5) How we share information

We may share limited information with:

  • Service providers that help operate the Site (hosting, storage, security tools, email delivery, anti-spam, CDN)
  • Authorities or third parties when we believe disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, users, or the integrity of the Site

We do not sell personal information.

6) Data retention

We keep information as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • operate the Site
  • enforce rules and address abuse
  • maintain security logs
  • comply with legal obligations

Backups and security logs may retain data for a limited period even after content is deleted.

7) Your choices and requests

You may:

  • update certain profile details in your account settings (if available)
  • request account deletion by contacting [CONTACT_EMAIL]

We may retain limited records for security, legal compliance, fraud prevention, and dispute resolution.

8) Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards. No system is 100% secure.

  • Use a strong password
  • Do not share your login
  • Be cautious about what you post publicly

9) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. The effective date above will change when updates are posted.

10) Contact

Privacy questions – [CONTACT_EMAIL]