Desisinhamptonroadsva Privacy policy

Effective Date: February 11th, 2025

Last Updated: February 11th, 2025

1. Introduction

www.desisinhamptonroadsva.com (“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 visit our classified ads website (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services, including:

A. Personal Information

– Name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Mailing address (if applicable)
– Payment information (for premium listings or transactions)

B. Non-Personal Information

– IP address
– Browser type
– Operating system
– Referring URLs
– Pages viewed and time spent on the Site

C. User-Generated Content

– Classified ads you post
– Messages exchanged with other users
– Comments or reviews

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

– To facilitate transactions and communication between users
– To verify and authenticate users
– To improve our Site and user experience
– To provide customer support
– To send promotional materials (with your consent)
– To enforce our Terms of Service
– To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users: Your contact information may be shared when necessary to facilitate transactions.

With Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who help us operate our Site (e.g., payment processors, hosting services).

For Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may share information with law enforcement.

Business Transfers: If we sell or merge our business, user data may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

– Recognize users and improve functionality
– Track site analytics and performance
– Deliver targeted advertising (where applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights (Virginia Residents)

Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), you have the right to:

– Access your personal data
– Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
– Request deletion of your personal data
– Opt out of data processing for targeted advertising

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: [email protected]