Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2025

At NearBuyFind.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”), your privacy and trust are important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our classified ads website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and India’s Personal Data Protection Bill.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when registering, posting ads, or contacting us.

• Ad Content: Information and images you submit as part of your classified ads.

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, and interaction data, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar tools to remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account.

• Publish and display your ads.

• Communicate with you about your account, ads, or support requests.

• Improve and secure our website and services.

• Prevent fraud and ensure platform safety.

• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

• Analyze website usage and trends to enhance user experience.

• Show relevant ads and content, using privacy-first and contextual targeting strategies.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., when you register or post an ad).

• The necessity to fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., providing our services).

• Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, preventing fraud).

• Compliance with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

• Other users (when you post an ad, your contact details may be visible).

• Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email delivery) who are contractually bound to protect your data.

• Law enforcement or authorities when required by law.

• In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition.

We ensure all third-party partners comply with relevant privacy regulations and only process your data for specified purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your login and preferences.

• Analyze site usage and performance.

• Deliver relevant ads and content.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

6. International Data Transfers

If you access our site from outside India, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or other countries. We take steps to ensure your information receives adequate protection, in line with applicable laws.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (such as encryption, access controls, and regular security audits) to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you have right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.

• Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.

• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

By using NearBuyFind.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.