Privacy Policy
Welcome to Haridwar Classified (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “Haridwar Classified”), accessible at https://haridwarclassified.in.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- About Haridwar Classified
Haridwar Classified is a local online marketplace designed to help individuals, businesses, service providers, property owners, employers, and buyers connect through classified advertisements. Users can browse listings, post advertisements, contact advertisers, and access various local services.
- Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information.
Personal Information
When you create an account, submit a classified advertisement, contact us, or communicate with other users, we may collect:
- Full Name
- Business Name (if applicable)
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Postal Address
- City and State
- Profile Photograph (optional)
- Business Logo (optional)
- Government identification (only where legally required)
- Payment information (if premium services become available)
Listing Information
When posting classified advertisements, you may provide:
- Advertisement title
- Description
- Category
- Product or service information
- Price
- Images and videos
- Contact details
- Business address
- Website URL
- Social media links
This information is intended to be publicly displayed as part of your advertisement.
Automatically Collected Information
Whenever you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP Address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating System
- Date and time of visit
- Referring website
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Search queries
- Click activity
- Approximate geographic location based on IP
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Keep users logged in
- Improve website performance
- Understand visitor behavior
- Measure website traffic
- Personalize advertisements
- Improve security
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Publish and manage classified advertisements
- Verify listings
- Improve our website functionality
- Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized activities
- Monitor website performance
- Improve user experience
- Display relevant advertisements
- Send important account notifications
- Notify users regarding listing approvals, renewals, or expiration
- Send promotional communications (where permitted)
- Public Information
Please note that information you include in your classified advertisements may become publicly visible.
This may include:
- Name
- Business Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address (if chosen)
- Business Address
- Website
- Product Details
- Photographs
Please only publish information that you are comfortable sharing publicly.
- Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Haridwar Classified may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense.
These advertising partners may use:
- Cookies
- Web Beacons
- Device Identifiers
- Similar technologies
to display advertisements that are more relevant to your interests.
Google may use the DoubleClick Cookie to serve personalized advertisements based on your previous visits to this website and other websites.
Users can manage advertising preferences through Google’s Ads Settings.
- Analytics
We may use analytics services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Search Console
- Performance monitoring tools
These services help us understand:
- Visitor traffic
- User engagement
- Popular pages
- Device usage
- Geographic trends
- Website performance
Analytics data is generally collected in aggregated and anonymized form whenever possible.
- Sharing of Information
We respect your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
However, we may share information in the following situations:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To respond to lawful government requests
- To protect our legal rights
- To prevent fraud
- To investigate misuse of our platform
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website
- During business restructuring, merger, or acquisition
Such parties are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
- Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Data loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- User Accounts
Registered users are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords
- Keeping account information accurate
- Preventing unauthorized access to their accounts
Please notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.
- User-Generated Content
Users are solely responsible for the advertisements, images, comments, reviews, and other content they publish.
Users must ensure that their content:
- Is truthful
- Does not violate any law
- Does not infringe intellectual property rights
- Is not misleading
- Is not defamatory
- Is not obscene or offensive
- Does not promote illegal products or services
Haridwar Classified reserves the right to remove any content that violates our policies without prior notice.
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We do not control these websites and are not responsible for:
- Their privacy practices
- Their content
- Their security
- Their policies
Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
- Children’s Privacy
Haridwar Classified is not intended for children below the age of 18 years.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
- Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
- Maintain business records
Expired or deleted listings may remain in backups for a limited period as required for operational or legal purposes.
- Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Update your profile
- Delete your account
- Request deletion of personal information
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Object to certain processing activities
Requests may be submitted through our Contact Us page.
- Spam and Fraud Prevention
To maintain a trustworthy marketplace, we may monitor listings and user activity to detect:
- Fake advertisements
- Duplicate listings
- Spam
- Fraudulent activities
- Automated bots
- Suspicious login attempts
Accounts involved in prohibited activities may be suspended or permanently removed.
- Email Communications
We may send emails related to:
- Account verification
- Password reset
- Listing approval
- Listing expiration
- Customer support
- Security notifications
- Service updates
Where permitted by law, promotional emails may also be sent. Users can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.
The revised version will be posted on this page along with the updated Effective Date. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact us through the Contact Us page available on our website.
Website: https://haridwarclassified.in
Your Consent
By accessing or using Haridwar Classified, creating an account, posting advertisements, or otherwise using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
We appreciate your trust and remain committed to protecting your privacy while providing a secure, reliable, and user-friendly online marketplace for the Haridwar community.