Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to AdsHad.com (“AdsHad,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We operate an online classifieds platform that allows users to browse, post, and respond to classified advertisements (“Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website adshad.com, including any other media form, mobile application, or related site (collectively, the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, username, and password when you register for an account.
Profile Information: Optional details such as a profile photo, location, or bio.
Listing Content: Information you include in classified ads, including descriptions, prices, photos, contact details, and category-specific details.
Communications: Messages you send through our platform to other users, and correspondence you send to our support or customer service team.
Payment Information: If you purchase featured listings or premium services, we (or our third-party payment processor) may collect billing information such as card details, billing address, and transaction history. We do not store full payment card numbers on our own servers.
Verification Information: Information provided to verify your identity or a listing, such as a government-issued ID, if required for certain categories (e.g., vehicles, real estate, or high-value items).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and clickstream data.
Location Data: General location derived from your IP address, or precise location if you enable location services and choose to share it (e.g., to find local listings).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. See Section 7 for details.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Social Login: If you register or log in using a third-party account (e.g., Google or Facebook), we may receive your name, email, and profile picture from that provider.
Analytics and Advertising Partners: We may receive aggregated or de-identified information from analytics providers and advertising networks.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account
Publish and display your classified listings
Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
Process payments for premium or featured listings
Verify identity and prevent fraudulent listings or scams
Personalize your experience and show relevant listings
Send administrative messages, updates, and service-related notices
Send marketing communications, where you have opted in (you may opt out at any time)
Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the Site
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions, abuse, and other illegal activity
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Listings: Information you include in a classified ad (such as your listing description, photos, general location, and the contact method you choose to display) is publicly visible to anyone who visits the Site.
Other Users: When you contact or are contacted by another user regarding a listing, limited contact information may be shared to facilitate that transaction, in line with your account settings.
Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, hosting, analytics, customer support, and fraud prevention. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of AdsHad, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers: If AdsHad is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes without your consent.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Account Information: You may review, update, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.
Listing Removal: You can remove your listings at any time from your account dashboard.
Marketing Communications: You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in any marketing email or adjusting your notification settings.
Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Data Access, Correction, and Deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.
Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

Depending on where you live (for example, the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or California), you may have additional rights under applicable law, such as the GDPR or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). See Section 10 for region-specific information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Listing information may remain visible for a period after removal for caching or archival purposes, and account information is generally retained for a limited period after account closure in case of disputes or fraud investigations.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for core Site functionality, such as login sessions.
Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site.
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or saved searches.
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance, including from third-party ad networks.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner (where applicable) or your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We encourage users to use strong, unique passwords and to be cautious when sharing personal information with other users through classified listings.

9. Children’s Privacy

AdsHad is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (including those linked from within classified listings). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to This Privacy 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 with a revised “Last Updated” date, and, where appropriate, through additional notice (such as email or a Site banner). Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.