Privacy Policy for LahoreAds.pk

Welcome to . Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how LahoreAds (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Our website
  • Android mobile application
  • All related services, features, and tools provided by LahoreAds

By using LahoreAds, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About LahoreAds

LahoreAds is a local classified marketplace platform that allows users to:

  • Buy and sell products
  • Post classified advertisements
  • Communicate with buyers and sellers
  • Browse local listings in Lahore and other areas

Our goal is to provide a safe, secure, and user-friendly marketplace experience.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

When users register or use our services, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Profile photo
  • City/location
  • Account login details

2.2 Listing Information

When posting advertisements, we may collect:

  • Product title
  • Description
  • Images
  • Price
  • Category information
  • Contact details included in listings

2.3 Device & Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Mobile device identifiers
  • App version
  • Crash reports
  • Usage statistics

2.4 Location Information

With your permission, we may collect approximate or precise location data to:

  • Show nearby listings
  • Improve search results
  • Personalize user experience

You can disable location permissions anytime in your device settings.

2.5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep users logged in
  • Remember preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze traffic and usage

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Publish and manage classified ads
  • Improve our services
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Communicate with users
  • Provide customer support
  • Personalize user experience
  • Monitor platform security
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Google Play & App Permissions

Our Android application may request permissions such as:

  • Internet access
  • Camera access
  • Storage/media access
  • Notification permissions
  • Location access

These permissions are used only to support app functionality and improve user experience.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. User-Generated Content

LahoreAds contains user-generated content including:

  • Listings
  • Images
  • Comments
  • Messages

Users are responsible for the content they post.

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove inappropriate content
  • Suspend accounts violating our policies
  • Investigate reports of abuse or fraud

6. Sharing of Information

We may share information:

  • With service providers helping us operate the platform
  • When required by law
  • To prevent fraud or illegal activity
  • To protect users, rights, and platform security

We do not sell user personal data to advertisers or third parties.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Firebase
  • Google AdMob
  • Payment providers
  • Cloud hosting providers

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Google services may collect:

  • Device identifiers
  • App interaction data
  • Crash logs
  • Advertising identifiers

Learn more:

policies.google.com

firebase.google.com

8. Data Retention

We retain user information:

  • As long as accounts remain active
  • As necessary for legal obligations
  • For fraud prevention and dispute resolution

Users may request deletion of their accounts and associated data.

9. Account Deletion

Users may delete their accounts at any time.

Account deletion requests can be submitted through:

  • App settings
  • Website account settings
  • Contact support

After deletion:

  • Public listings may be removed
  • Personal data may be deleted or anonymized
  • Certain data may be retained for legal/security purposes

Delete account page:

10. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect user data, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Access restrictions
  • Monitoring for unauthorized activity

However, no internet transmission method is 100% secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

LahoreAds is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that a child has provided personal data, we will remove it promptly.

12. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:

  • Access their personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to certain processing activities

Requests may be submitted through our support channels.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be posted on:

Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Website:
Email: info@lahoreads.pk

15. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to support compliance with:

  • Google Play Developer Policies
  • User Data Policies
  • User-Generated Content requirements
  • General online privacy best practices

Google Play policy information: support.google.com