Privacy Policy

At 365ads, we believe it is our duty to respect the privacy of every user visiting 365ads. Accordingly, we shall process your personal data in a secure and fair way. This Privacy Policy states the categories of information we collect, what is done with that information, how securely we hold that information, and what your rights are concerning your personal data.

365ads genuinely provides a free facility for posting classified ads in India, promoting and enhancing business activities, and building a brand on the most user-friendly and trusted online ad-selling platform. Privacy and data security are foremost in 365ads's interests, and hence, we strive very hard to protect user data.

We proceed in keeping with acceptable industry practices in conformity with applicable data-protection laws so as to maintain transparency and trust. You accept the terms set forth in this policy, and, thus, your consent to personal data collection through your use of the site is implied.

We will periodically update the Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the law, technology, and/or business processes. We will post any policy changes here, so please check this page regularly.

Should you have any inquiries or concerns about this Privacy Policy or about our data handling processes, please get in touch with us at connect.365ads@gmail.com.

Information We Collect

At 365ads, we collect different types of information to make your time spent on the portal worthwhile, to better the portal according to your hopes and perceptions, and to guarantee safe transactions. Such information helps us personalize the content to suit most appropriately, provide better customer support, and consequently improve the site performance. Below, we explain the types of information we collect.

Personal Information

Any data that can identify an individual is considered personal information. We collect personal data from you to register an account, post free classified ads, interact with our sites, and utilize certain services, such as premium ad placements.

1. Full Name— To identify the person and communicate with him/her.
2. Email Address— For verification of the account, for notifications, or for any customer support.
3. Phone Number— This is used to facilitate communication between buyers and sellers and to conduct security checks.
4. Location Details— City and state would help in displaying relevant ads according to geographical proximity.
5. IP Address— Logged for the purpose of preventing fraud, enhancing security, and improving site functionality.
6. Payment information— We process payments via third-party secure payment gateways when you purchase premium ad placements or other paid services. We do not store your full payment information, although transaction records may be retained for billing and dispute resolutions.

Non-Personal Information

We collect non-personal data for evaluating users behavior and advancing our service and platform security. This kind of information doesn't really identify you but ensures that we get specific trends and usage patterns.

1. Device Information—Which contains information pertaining to the device used to access the platform, such as device type, operating system, and browser version.
2. User Activity Data—Navigation activity of users through the site, including:
   • Pages viewed
   • Time spent on pages
   • Clicks and interactions
   • Referring to a website (if any)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

• Preserve your preferences (like saved searches and preferred categories).
• To recommend personalized ads.
• Monitor the performance of this site and check for security threats.
• Measure ad effectiveness and provide trend analysis.

(Refer to Section 5: Cookies and Tracking Technologies for more information.)

Information from Third Parties

We may acquire additional data from reliable third-party sources to enhance our services. Such data may include:

1. Payment Processors—Limited transactional data (like payment confirmation) is necessary to complete purchases.
2. The integration of Social Media—,If you log in or are actively involved through social media (like Facebook, Instagram), it may collect some public profile information from the user as per privacy settings.
3. Analytics & Advertising Partners—We also use third-party analytics tools (Google Analytics) to keep track of trends, engagement, and performance of the entire platform. These suppliers may collect your browsing behavior on our site.

By using 365ads, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described above. In view of modification or deletion of your data, refer to Section 7: User Rights & Data Protection.

How We Use Your Information

At 365ads, we collect and utilize your information in improving your experience, smooth services, and definitely the most secure and efficient platform. Here is a detailed breakdown of how we use your data:

1. Provision and Improvement in Services
   • Enabling Ad Posting & Management: Your data is used to enable our classifieds, allowing users to post, edit, and manage advertisements.
   • User Interaction & Communication: We use your contact information to enable direct interaction for buyers and sellers while maintaining safety and seamlessness for them.
   • Improving Functionality of Platform: We analyze the way people use the platform, which helps us improve navigation and offer relevant suggestions while refining search results.
2. Personalization and Optimization of User Experience
   • Contextual Listings and Ad Targeting: We personalize browsing experiences with ads and listings based on location, interests, and past activities.
   • Tailored Content Recommendations: Our algorithms read your browsing history and display classified ads that match your preferences.
   • Store User Preferences: We save your searches, collect favorite ads, and save your past interactions to optimize your visit the next time.
3. Communication and Customer Support
   • Essential Service Notifications: Important alerts would be sent to you regarding any modifications to our policy, upgrades to any system, or any security alerts.
   • Marketing and Promotional Messages: We may send emails, SMS, or push notifications informing you of offers, product launches, and promotional campaigns; you can opt out of these communications.
   • User Assistance and Support: Your contact information helps us answer questions, handle grievances, and offer technical support.
4. Security, Prevention of Fraud & Legal Compliance
   • Verification of Identity and Accounts: To prevent spam, fraud, and unauthorized activity, we provide various verification mechanisms, including OTP authentication.
   • Detect and Prevent Fraudulent Activity: Our systems of security maintain a healthy marketplace by monitoring suspicious behavior, unauthorized account access, and hoax postings.
   • Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements: We may process user information as required under applicable laws, governmental requests, or by a court order.
5. Data Analytics and Platform Enhancement
   • User Behavior Analysis: We analyze user behavior, site engagement, and traffic trends to continuously enhance the platform.
   • Bug Fixing & Monitoring of Performance: We monitor website areas that are technically dysfunctional and track the performance of the site to ensure seamless browsing.
   • Development of New Features and Services: New tools, categories, or features that improve the classified ad experience are introduced based on insights gathered from users and their interactions with the platform.

How We Share Your Information

365ads is the most committed to offering free classified ads in India, with the promise that the company will never sell, rent, or trade one's personal data for marketing reasons. However, sometimes sharing this information may become necessary for the effective provision of the services or to comply with legalities. Circumstances under which your data may be shared include:

1. With Your Consent

   We share your personal information with third parties only at times when you provide consent. Such instances might include the provision of data to service providers or advertisers for enriching the user experience while enjoying the latest promotional offers or access to further services opted by the user.

2. With Service Providers & Business Partners

   For the efficient functioning of our trusted free classifieds site in India, 365ads, we may involve third-party service providers in improving features of our platform. Such partners are payable by contract regarding privacy, confidentiality, and security of the user's information. Some of the broad categories include:

   • Hosting & Infrastructure Providers—For securely storing and managing data.
   • Payment Processors—Enable transacting transactions without storing sensitive financial details securely.
   • Customer Support Services—Helping users in troubleshooting query-based queries.
   • Analytics & Performance Tools—Analysis of user interactions and improving the usability of our platforms.
   • Advertising & Marketing Partners—Provide relevant ads without directly sharing personal information, unless expressly agreed upon.
3. Legal Compliance & Law Enforcement

   Being a responsible free classified ads submission site in India, we may disclose user information when required by law, legal authorities, or government agencies.

   • To Meet Legal Obligations—By court order, subpoena, or otherwise, one is required to disclose certain information.
   • To Protect Users & Prevent Fraud—If we believe such disclosure is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding any illegal act, fraud, potential threat, or violation of our Terms of Service.
   • To Enforce Our Rights—If the same serves any purpose for the protection of the legal rights, safety, and security of 365ads, its users, employees, or the general public.
4. Business Transfers & Corporate Transactions

   Personal data you provide to us may be passed to the acquiring company or business entity joining the merger with the top classified ads site in India, 365ads, in case of business changes like mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, or asset transfers. In these situations, users will be appropriately notified before the data falls under a different privacy policy.

5. Publicly Shared Information

   As a free classified ads site in India, the primary work of 365ads is making connections among buyers and sellers. Any information that you post voluntarily in public spaces of our platform, for example, classified listings, reviews, and forums, becomes available to the general public. Users should exercise care when revealing personal details publicly.

6. Protection Against Unauthorized Access

   While we take adequate security measures to keep your personal data, we advise our users to be very careful while dealing with third-party advertisers, links, or services on our platform. 365ads is not responsible for any data shared outside our controlled systems.

   This is an effort to keep things transparent and protect user privacy while ensuring smooth operation of our classified ads site in India. If you have any queries about your data sharing, you can always contact us at connect.365ads@gmail.com.

Data Storage and Security

At 365ads, one of the premier free classified ads sites in India, we give utmost importance to the safety and security of your personal information. We have implemented strict security rules and measures to defend the data from unauthorized access, alteration, correlation, or destruction. Provided below are the salient features concerning how we handle data storage and security.

1. Secure Data Storage

   We securely store user data on protected servers that are equipped with multi-layer security protocols. Our storage infrastructure conforms to industry best practices to prevent data leaks, unauthorized access, or lost information. The key underlying principles of our data storage processes are as follows:

   • Encrypted Databases: All private information about individuals, login credentials, payment details (if any), and logs of communications are stored in encrypted databases, thereby retaining the utmost confidentiality.

   • Geo-Distributed Servers: We establish our servers in multiple secured data centers with controlled access to ensure redundancy and availability.

   • Regular Data Backup: We take regular backups of data to prevent data loss caused by system failures or any unforeseen incidents.

2. Data Encryption & Transmission Security

   Data protection during transmission and storage is assured through the process of strong encryption.

   • SSL Encryption: Any data transfer from site users to 365ads is SSL encrypted, i.e., Secure Socket Layer technology. This ensures that any shared information between our platform and the users remains completely secure and inaccessible to any third party.

   • End-to-End Encryption: Advanced end-to-end level encryption techniques ensure the security of sensitive data like passwords and financial transactions entered through third-party gateways.

   • Firewall Protection: Firewalls and intrusion detection systems provide protective layers against unauthorized access attempts to our servers.

3. Restricted Access & Authorization Controls

   Access restrictions to the data on the system remain the strictest at the highest level possible. They include:

   • Role-Based Access: Sensitive user information is only reachable by authorized personnel such as administrators and data security officers, based on necessity and business requirements.

   • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Multi-factor authentication protocols have been employed to ensure that any access to internal systems is authenticated with an additional layer of security.

   • Activity Monitoring and Logging: All access to user data will be logged and monitored to detect and prevent suspicious activities.

4. Security Audits & Risk Assessments

   At 365ads, a free classified ads submission site in India, we constantly monitor and examine our security build to repel loopholes:

   • Regular Security Audits: Periodic security evaluations to identify, mitigate, and change risks identified.

   • Penetration Tests: The company's systems also undergo ethical hacking and penetration tests to identify and remediate security gaps.

   • Compliance with Data Protection Standards: Our security provisions are aligned with international privacy regulations and cybersecurity laws of India to ensure a secure user experience.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

   We keep user data only as long as it is necessary for the intended purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.

   • Account-Related Data: Information related to user accounts and classified ads is retained for the active status of the account.

   • Removal of Inactive Accounts: We may delete or anonymize users' data for security and compliance purposes when accounts go untouched after a stipulated period.

   • Deletion by the user: The user may at any time ask for the deletion of his or her personal data or any modification thereto (see Section 7: User Rights for details).

By implementing all these measures, we make 365ads, the free classified ads posting site in India, a safe and secure platform for its users. If you have issues regarding data safety or want to report an abuse or vulnerability, you can reach us at connect.365ads@gmail.com.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We at 365ads, the free classified ads site in India, use cookies as well as other tracking methods to enhance browsing experience and improve services as well as mostly relevant advertisements. With the help of cookies, we're able to remember your preferences, analyze our website's traffic, and give you smoother navigation.

1. What are Cookies?

   Cookies are the small text files on your device every time you come to our free classified submission site in India. They inform our classified ads site about your browser type, link to your login session, and store your preferences and prior transactions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

   We use various types of cookies to provide an optimal user experience on our free classifieds site in India:

   • Essential Cookies: These are any cookies that are essential for the core functions of the site, like keeping user login sessions, navigation around the site, and secure transactions. In other words, in the absence of these cookies, our free classified ads site may not function correctly.
   • Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies are the ones that help us track how users go about our classified ads sites through the collection of data on page visits and time spent, among others. The insight from these cookies helps us optimize site performance.
   • Advertising & Marketing Cookies: These are the cookies that third-party advertisers employ to target their ads based on your surfing behavior. These cookies also help them track the fields of our free classified ads site in India and other concerned websites to show relevant ads.
   • Functional Cookies: These are those that remember the preferences of the users, such as picking the language; thus, your experience remains smooth and customized in using our classified ads site.
3. Cookies & Tracking by Third Parties

   We collaborate with third-party service providers that comprise advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads), analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), and social networking sites that are likely to place small text files on your device. We use these cookies to gather data, which enhances the precision of advertising messages and user behavior analytics on our classifieds site in India.

4. Managing & Disabling Cookies

   You have complete control over cookies. You may:

   • Set your browser to block or delete cookies at any time.
   • Opt out of specific advertising cookies through third-party settings, such as Google's Ads Settings page.
   • Opt out by using 'Do Not Track' settings in your web browser.

   Please note that it would restrict certain functionalities related to the free classified ads site in India, 365ads. For all inquiries regarding our cookie policy, please feel free to contact us at connect.365ads@gmail.com.

Links and Services of Third Parties

Being a free classified ads site in India, 365ads contains links to third-party websites, external platforms, and services including but not limited to payment gateways, advertisement networks, business directories, and various other classified resources. These websites operate independently and may contain their privacy policies, terms of use, and data collection methods.

By accessing any external links or using any third-party service through our free classifieds site in India, you agree to the risk incurred for it. The external websites are not under our control or endorsement; neither are we responsible for their contents, privacy policies, or security measures, nor liable for how such websites collect, store, and utilize your personal data.

Some third-party services may also require providing personal details like payment information to transact, email addresses to receive promotional offers, and other more sensitive information. We advise users to read the privacy policy and security safeguards of any third-party platforms before sharing information with them.

In addition, advertisers, business partners, or affiliates presented on our classified ads site may employ cookies, tracking technologies, or scripts for engagement tracking and targeted advertising. Such third-party tracking technologies have their own independent operations, unlike us, and we have no control over their data collection methods.

Do let us know if you think a linked third-party website or services provided through our free classified submission site in India is violating some privacy standards, and we will investigate the matter and may take appropriate actions if necessary. As a trusted free classified ads site in India, your data privacy and security are always our priority.

User Rights and Options

At 365ads, a free classified ads site in India, we respect your privacy and give control over your personal data. Being a user of our free classifieds site in India, you have the following rights in relation to the collection, processing, and use of your information:

1. Right to Access

   You have access to demand an electronic replica of the personal data we have gathered about you. This would include data pertaining to your account, ad posting, activities on this platform, and other general and personal information you have provided to us. As we provide this information to you, we will also include a summary of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format upon request.

2. Right to Correction

   All the information with which we have about you that is wrong, not complete, or out of date can be corrected or updated upon your request. In the case where changes are necessary, it is essential that you regularly check your account and report it to keep the data updated accurately.

3. Right to Deletion (Right To Be Forgotten)

   You can request the deletion of personal data in cases where:

   • The personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes of processing.
   • You withdraw consent (where applicable).
   • You object to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for retention.
   • Your data has been unlawfully collected.

   We will, however, put on record that we may have to hold back certain information to comply with the law or to prevent fraud on our classifieds site in India.

4. Right to Restrict Processing

   Under certain conditions, you have the right to request the temporary suspension of processing your personal data:

   • When you contest the accuracy of your data.
   • When you object to processing, which is being assessed.
   • When the data is no longer needed for the original purpose but is required by you for establishing, exercising, or defending a legal claim.

   Provided that there is a legal interest, we will not process your data during the restriction period.

5. Right to Object to Processing

   You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, such as:

   • Direct marketing (advising you about promotional emails or advertisements, etc.)
   • Automated decision-making or profiling based upon your data.
   • Processing lies on legitimate interests unless we push back with compelling legal grounds.

   As soon as we receive your objection, we will stop processing your data for the disputed purpose unless we are able to show that we have a legal ground for doing so.

6. Right to be Delivered Up Information in a Portable Format

   You have the right to request information about your personal data made available to us with the option of having this data transmitted to another service provider where technically feasible. This shall only apply to data that we have processed based on your consent or contractual necessity.

7. Opting-Out for Marketing and Advertisement

   If you do not wish to receive promotional material like sms notifications or targeted ads anymore, you can choose to opt out anytime by:

   • Clicking on an 'Unsubscribe' link in our emails.
   • Accessing to adjust settings under your account.
   • Contacting us directly at connect.365ads@gmail.com.

   Even if not subscribing to marketing messages, you will still receive transactional emails relevant to your account activity (e.g., approval for ads, security notifications, or legal updates).

8. The Control of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

   The user can manage cookies and similar technologies through browser settings relative to our free classified submission site in India, such as:

   • Block a certain cookie.
   • Clear existing cookies.
   • Opt out of third-party tracking to target ads.

   Details can be found in our Cookies Policy.

9. How to Exercise Your Rights

   Request any of access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or portability by simply writing to us with the subject 'User Rights Request' at connect.365ads@gmail.com.
   It may require you to undergo identity verification for security reasons before processing any request. The response would happen within the legal timeframe, along with updates if further time is needed for processing.

Children Privacy

365ads is a free classified ads site in India, open for users of all ages. There are no age restrictions for those wishing to browse or post or engage in listings. It is suggested that parents and guardians monitor and guide younger users interacting with our platform.

We do not specifically collect child data; however, privacy and security apply to all users, including minors. If any parent or guardian thinks that their child has provided personal information on our classified ads site, they may reach us at connect.365ads@gmail.com, and we will take immediate action with promptness.

Therefore, to promote a safe and responsible online experience, we recommend all users, especially minors, to:

• Avoid public posting of any sensitive personal details, such as home addresses or phone numbers, within ad descriptions.
• Use our platform responsibly in reporting any suspicious or unwanted content.
• Seek parental guidance when engaging with listings or responding to ads.

365ads remains committed to providing a secure, trustworthy, and family-friendly free classified submission site in India for everyone. If you have any privacy concerns, please feel free to write to us at connect.365ads@gmail.com

Modifications in This Privacy Policy

As a free classified ads site in India, 365ads will faithfully keep its users informed about who and how their data is collected, used, and protected. Once the Privacy Policy is updated, it is the users that get all information on the modifications made.

We guarantee that, with each new upgrade and modification, a revised “Last Updated” date with further clarity on the latest changes will be published on the website. We will also take further steps to notify you if the changes are material and affect your rights or how we deal with your information. Such notification may include:

• Send an e-mail notification to registered users.
• Publish a notice on the home page of our free classifieds site in India.
• Alerting user dashboards or during login.

This policy is meant to be read by the users time and again so they may understand how we preserve their privacy. Continued usage of our classified ad sites after any changes to the policy will be followed by acceptance of the new terms. The users can also stop using our free classified submission site in India or contact us for clarifications if they do not accept changes.

If you have a question or concern regarding the changes to this Privacy Policy, please contact us through connect.365ads@gmail.com.

Contact Information & Grievance Officer

At 365ads, privacy is paramount. In case of any questions, doubts, or complaints regarding your personal data, rights on data protection, or how we deal with your data, kindly contact us.
We shall work to resolve any issues related to privacy most efficiently and transparently. Your questions will be dealt with promptly and in good faith.

You may also contact us using the following details:

📍 India
✉️ connect.365ads@gmail.com

• Specify your issue clearly along with the supporting details, namely your registered email and contact number, screenshots, or other document proof.
• The complaint would be acknowledged by our team in 72 hours and we will work towards resolution in a reasonable time frame.

Being a responsible free classified ads site in India, 365ads follows data protection laws as well as industry standards and best practices. It guarantees the protection of your personal information and a secure, trustworthy platform for all users.

When you use 365ads, you automatically agree to what it says in this Privacy Policy. Discontinue using our services if you do not agree.