Privacy Policy

The Classify Ads LLC
Effective Date: [2025/16/06]

Welcome to The Classify Ads LLC. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website: https://www.theclassifyads.com/, including all services, tools, and applications offered.

1. Information We Collect

A. User-Provided Information

We collect personal data you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Register or create an account

  • Post an ad or listing

  • Purchase a premium or featured listing

  • Contact customer support

  • Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications

This includes:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Location (for listing relevance)

  • Billing details (if using paid services)

  • Any ad content (images, text, pricing)

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you use our platform, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device type

  • Operating system

  • Location data (based on IP or device settings)

  • Pages viewed, clicks, and time spent

  • Referring URLs

  • Cookie IDs and ad tracking pixels

2. How We Use Your Data

We may use your information to:

  • Display and manage your ads and listings

  • Improve website functionality, performance, and UX

  • Send important account, billing, or service notifications

  • Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse

  • Deliver marketing and retargeting ads (when permitted)

  • Conduct analytics and measure site usage

  • Offer personalized content or recommendations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under these legal bases:

  • Your consent (e.g., marketing or cookies)

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., paid listings)

  • Legal obligations (e.g., tax records)

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., platform security, analytics)

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

4. Third-Party Services and Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., web hosts, payment processors, email platforms)

  • Advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta/Facebook, etc.)

  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Hotjar, etc.)

  • Legal authorities when required by law or regulation

  • Potential buyers or investors in the event of a business sale

All third parties are contractually required to protect your data.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

  • Save user preferences and session data

  • Track ad performance and effectiveness

  • Understand user behavior for improvement

  • Allow social sharing and integrations

You may manage cookie settings through your browser or via a consent banner (if implemented).

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data:

  • As long as your account is active

  • For the duration required to provide services

  • To comply with legal and accounting obligations

  • For a limited period after account closure for support or dispute resolution

After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize data.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your personal data

  • Correct or update your information

  • Delete your data (right to be forgotten)

  • Opt out of marketing emails

  • Restrict or object to certain data processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, email:
📧 media@theclassifyads.com

8. Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure databases and backups

  • Role-based access controls

  • Regular security audits and updates

However, no system is 100% secure, and users share information at their own risk.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 where required by law). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us: