Privacy Policy for City Advisor

Effective Date: 20 April 2026
Contact Email: support@cityadvisor.in

1. Introduction

City Advisor (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a classified advertisement platform that allows users to post, browse, and interact with local ads based on location, city, and categories such as property, jobs, vehicles, and free listings. Users can also communicate via chat to discuss advertisements and offers.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected, used, and shared.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you use the app:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Profile information

• Ads content (title, description, images, price, category)

• Messages sent through chat

• Location details (city or precise location if enabled)

• Account settings and preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

• Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)

• IP address

• Approximate or precise location (if permission granted)

• App usage data (pages visited, actions performed, time spent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage user accounts

• Display relevant ads based on location and preferences

• Enable chat between buyers and sellers

• Improve search, filters, and app functionality

• Prevent fraud, spam, and misuse

• Provide customer support

• Send important updates and notifications

4. Location Data

City Advisor uses location data to:

• Show nearby classified ads

• Improve search relevance

• Enable city-based filtering

Location sharing is optional and controlled by your device settings. You may disable location access, but some features may not function properly.

5. Chat and Communication

• Messages between users are used only to facilitate buying and selling.

• We may monitor chats to prevent spam, fraud, or abuse.

• We do not sell private chat conversations to third parties.

6. Sharing of Information

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

• With other users (only necessary profile/ads details)

• With service providers who help operate the app

• If required by law or legal process

• To protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. User-Generated Content

Any content you post (ads, images, descriptions, chat messages) may be visible to other users of the platform depending on visibility settings.

You are responsible for the content you share.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may:

• Access your personal data

• Update or correct your information

• Request deletion of your account

• Opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@cityadvisor.in

10. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce policies

11. Children’s Privacy

City Advisor is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Third-Party Services

The app may include links or integrations with third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted in the app with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: support@cityadvisor.in