Privacy Policy

GeoMiniAds ("we", "us", "our") operates the website geominiads.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using GeoMiniAds, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you register.
• Profile information: Date of birth, sex, and marital status if you choose to provide them.
• Ad content: Titles, descriptions, images, prices, and location data you include in your classified ads.
• Messages: Communications you send to other users through our messaging system.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and browser information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage data: Pages visited, ads viewed, search queries, and interaction patterns.
• Location data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address or, with your consent, precise location from your device's GPS.
• Cookies and similar technologies: See our Cookie Policy for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
• Create and manage your account.
• Display your classified ads to other users.
• Show location-relevant ads and content based on your geographic area.
• Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers.
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Send service-related notifications (account verification, password resets, ad expiry alerts).
• Send promotional communications (you may opt out at any time).
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., location access, marketing emails).
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to provide the Service you requested.
• Legitimate interests: For fraud prevention, security, analytics, and Service improvement.
• Legal obligation: Where required by applicable law.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Other users: Your ad content, city, and public profile information are visible to other users. Your email address and phone number are shared only when you choose to display them.
• Service providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our Service (hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep your data secure.
• Law enforcement: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of GeoMiniAds, our users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Specifically:

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account.
• Ad content: Retained for 90 days after an ad expires or is removed, then permanently deleted.
• Messages: Retained for 12 months after the last message in a conversation.
• Usage logs: Retained for 24 months for analytics and fraud prevention.
• Legal holds: Data may be retained longer if required by law or ongoing legal proceedings.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at geominiads@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS).
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt).
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable, to protect your data in compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

GeoMiniAds is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete such data.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: geominiads@gmail.com
• Website: geominiads.com