Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 24, 2025  |  Last Updated: March 24, 2025

ClassifyAds ("we", "our", or "us") operates the ClassifyAds mobile application and website at classifyads.co.in. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and phone number via Amazon Cognito authentication.
• Ad Content: When you post an ad, we collect the description, category, city, contact phone number, and any images you upload.
• Contact Form Submissions: If you contact us through our website, we collect your name, email address, and message.
• Usage Data: We collect information about ads you like and bookmark to personalise your experience.
• Device Information: We may collect basic device type and OS version information for app compatibility purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account.
• To display your classified ads to other users.
• To allow you to save bookmarks and likes across sessions.
• To respond to your contact form enquiries.
• To improve the app and fix technical issues.
• We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, including Amazon DynamoDB (database) and Amazon S3 (image storage), hosted in the ap-south-1 (Mumbai) region. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Amazon Cognito – for user authentication and identity management.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) – for cloud infrastructure, database, and file storage.
• Google Translate API – to translate ad content between English and Gujarati.

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account and ad data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@classifyads.co.in.

7. Children's Privacy

ClassifyAds is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: info@classifyads.co.in
• Website: classifyads.co.in