1. Introduction
Welcome to Class.Ad ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the online classifieds marketplace available at class.ad (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Phone number used for account registration and verification via WhatsApp OTP
- Profile information such as display name and profile picture
- Listing content including titles, descriptions, prices, images, and location
- Messages sent through our in-app chat system
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
- Usage data (pages viewed, listings browsed, search queries)
- Approximate location derived from your IP address for country-based content delivery
- Cookies and local storage data for preferences (theme, language, country selection)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account
- Verify your identity via WhatsApp OTP authentication
- Display your listings to other users
- Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
- Deliver location-relevant content based on your country
- Send push notifications about messages, offers, and listing updates (with your consent)
- Improve and optimize the Platform
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public listings: Your listing content (title, description, images, price, and general location) is visible to all Platform users
- Other users: Your display name and profile information are visible when you interact with other users via chat or listings
- Service providers: We use third-party services including Supabase (database and authentication), cloud storage providers (image hosting), and IP geolocation services
- Legal compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase infrastructure with row-level security (RLS) policies. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to:
- Maintain your authentication session
- Remember your theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Remember your language preference
- Store your selected country for relevant content delivery
- Save draft listing data for convenience
- Track recently viewed listings
These are essential for Platform functionality. You can clear them through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for push notifications at any time
- Object to processing of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]