Classifieds Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how CherryLounge Classifieds ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Classifieds service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you register and use the Classifieds service, we collect:

• Account Information: Username, email address, password, phone number (optional)
• Profile Information: Gender, date of birth, location, ethnicity, sexual orientation, about text
• Listing Information: Title, description, photos, category, preferences
• Communication Data: Messages sent to other users through our platform

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and settings
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed and actions taken
• Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your Classifieds account
• Display your listings to other users
• Facilitate communication between users
• Send important service notifications
• Verify your identity and prevent fraud
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Improve and optimize our service
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. Information Sharing

4.1 Information Visible to Other Users

When you post a listing, the following is visible to other users:

• Your username (not your real name)
• Your listing title, description, and photos
• Your general location (suburb/city/province)
• Your role/identity and dynamic type

4.2 Information We Do Not Share Publicly

• Your email address
• Your phone number
• Your date of birth (only age may be shown)
• Your password

4.3 When We May Disclose Information

We may share your information:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To investigate potential violations of our terms
• With your explicit consent

5. Contact Between Users

When you contact another user through our platform:

• Your message is sent to them via email
• Your email address is shared so they can respond
• The poster's email address remains private until they choose to respond
• You may only contact each poster once per listing

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data:

• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
• Secure connections (HTTPS) for data transmission
• Regular security reviews and updates
• Limited access to personal data by staff

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

• Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Inactive accounts: May be deleted after extended inactivity
• Deleted accounts: Data removed within 30 days
• Listings: Automatically expire based on system settings

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us through the main website's support system.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Track session information
• Analyze usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality.

10. Age Requirement

The Classifieds service is only available to users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the Classifieds section. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the main website's contact form or support system.