Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: July 5, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly:

Account information (name, email, phone number)
Listing content (descriptions, photos, prices)
Payment information (processed securely via PayFast)
Communications with other users

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain the Platform
To process transactions and payments
To send notifications about your listings
To improve our services
To detect and prevent fraud
To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share:

Listings are public and visible to all users
Contact information is shared with buyers/sellers for transactions
Payment information is processed by PayFast (not stored by us)
Data may be shared with law enforcement when required by law

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure payment processing via PayFast
Regular security audits
Limited access to personal data

5. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Remember your login status
Save your preferences
Analyze usage patterns
Improve user experience

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and data
Opt out of marketing communications
Request data portability

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we retain data for up to 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

ClassifiedSA is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: privacy@classifiedsa.co.za
WhatsApp: 083 447 4639
Website: https://classifiedsa.pages.dev/contact.html