Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 16, 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how cyprusads.com.cy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our marketplace services. We are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our users.

By using cyprusads.com.cy, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

Information You Provide to Us:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you register.
• Listing Information: Details about items you post for sale, including photos, descriptions, price, and location.
• Payment Information: Billing details when purchasing premium listings (processed securely by our payment partners).
• Communication Data: Messages you send to other users or to our support team.

Information Automatically Collected:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, searches performed, listings viewed, and time spent on our site.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address (city/country level).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

• ✅ To create and manage your account
• ✅ To publish and display your listings
• ✅ To facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
• ✅ To process premium listing payments
• ✅ To improve our website and user experience
• ✅ To send service-related notifications (not marketing without consent)
• ✅ To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• ✅ To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

With Other Users:

When you post a listing, your public profile information and listing details are visible to other users. When you message another user, your messages are shared only between you and that user.

With Service Providers:

We use trusted third-party services to help us operate our platform, including:

• Hosting: Our server provider stores your data securely.
• Payment Processors: To handle premium listing payments (we do not store full payment details).
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).

When Required by Law:

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on cyprusads.com.cy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function (login, session management, security). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our cookie banner.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location (particularly if you are in the European Economic Area), you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Restriction: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing (e.g., marketing).li>
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent you have given at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@cyprusads.com.cy

6. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• ✅ SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• ✅ Secure server infrastructure with firewalls and intrusion detection
• ✅ Regular security audits and updates
• ✅ Access controls restricting employee access to user data
• ✅ Encrypted storage of sensitive information

Important: While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account password confidential.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. We will also retain data as necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our terms and conditions
• Prevent fraud or abuse

If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Cyprus. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@cyprusads.com.cy
Website: https://cyprusads.com.cy
Address: Cyprus

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 16, 2026.