Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
ADSDUNIA ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our local business discovery platform.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Phone number (required for account creation and OTP verification)
- Name (optional, provided during profile setup)
- Email address (optional)
- Location data (city, area — for local search results)
Usage Information
- Search queries and browsing history on the Platform
- Businesses viewed, saved, or reviewed
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
- IP address and approximate location
Business Information
If you register a business, we collect business name, address, category, contact details, operating hours, photos, and other listing information you provide.
2. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide and personalize our services
- Show relevant local business results based on your location
- Send OTP for authentication
- Communicate service updates and notifications
- Improve our Platform and develop new features
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Platform (hosting, SMS delivery, analytics)
- Businesses: When you interact with a listed business (e.g., submit a review), limited information may be visible
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission, secure server infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data we hold
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to certain processing of your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@adsdunia.com.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze Platform usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some features of the Platform.
We use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Platform to function (authentication, session management)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns and improve the Platform
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (city selection, language)
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal obligations or legitimate business purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and 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 new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@adsdunia.com