📌 Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 11, 2025

Welcome to the **Souq Online** application (hereinafter referred to as "the Application" or "we"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use the Application.

1. Information We Collect

When you use the Application, we may collect the following types of data:

  • Account Information: Name (if provided), email address (for login), and phone number (used for communication and displayed publicly in the ads you post).
  • Advertisement Information: Ad title, product or service description, photos, and approximate location.
  • Usage Information: Data about your interaction with the Application (such as ads you view or post).
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and technical identifiers for security and optimization purposes.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Managing your account within the Application.
  • Enabling you to post advertisements and communicate with other users.
  • Displaying your phone number within the ad to facilitate contact.
  • Improving user experience and Application performance.
  • Sending notifications related to your activity within the app.
  • Detecting and preventing fraudulent or illegal activities.

3. Sharing Information

We do not sell or rent your data to any third party. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • When you post an ad, your phone number is displayed publicly within the ad details to facilitate communication.
  • With technical service providers (such as hosting or email services) to operate the Application.
  • When requested by legal authorities in accordance with the law.

4. Data Storage and Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data. We retain information as long as your account is active or as required by law. You can delete your account, and we will delete your data within a reasonable timeframe.

5. Your Rights as a User

You have the right to:

  • Access and modify your personal data.
  • Delete your account and data.
  • Unsubscribe from mailing lists or notifications.

6. User Responsibilities

When posting an advertisement, you are responsible for any personal information you include in the text or photos. We recommend not providing sensitive information. The phone number shown is the one you entered; you can edit or hide it from the settings (if the feature is available).

7. Policy Amendments

We may update this policy from time to time. Users will be notified via the Application or email in the event of significant changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the Privacy Policy, you can contact us via email:

📧 souqonline1988@gmail.com