1. Introduction
Welcome to Czinios.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website and use our services.
This policy applies to all users of Czinios.com, including visitors, registered users, and advertisers. By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
📝 Personal Information You Provide:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
- Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, location preferences
- Listing Information: Product descriptions, images, prices, location
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, support requests
- Payment Information: Billing details (if applicable)
🔍 Information We Collect Automatically:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy below
- Log Data: Server logs, error reports, access times
👥 Information from Third Parties:
- Social Media: If you register via Facebook, Google, etc.
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, usage statistics
- Advertising Partners: Ad performance data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
✅ To Provide Our Services:
- Create and manage your account
- Process and display your listings
- Facilitate communication between users
- Provide customer support
📊 To Improve Our Platform:
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Develop new features and services
- Fix bugs and improve performance
- Conduct research and testing
📧 To Communicate With You:
- Send account notifications and updates
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Notify you of new features or changes
🛡️ For Safety and Security:
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect against security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing emails)
- Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you (e.g., providing our services)
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party (e.g., fraud prevention, improving our services)
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
⚠️ Important: We Never Sell Your Data - Your personal information is never sold to third parties for marketing purposes.
- With Other Users: Your public profile and listings are visible to other users on our platform
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email services)
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights of our users
- With Your Consent: Any other sharing with your explicit permission
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform:
🍪 Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (login, security)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site (Google Analytics)
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
- Closed Accounts: Some data may be retained for 90 days after account closure
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
- Backup Systems: Data in backups may persist for up to 90 days
8. Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:
📋 Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
✏️ Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
🗑️ Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
⏸️ Right to Restriction
Limit how we use your data
📤 Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
🚫 Right to Object
Object to certain data processing
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@czinios.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- 🔒 SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted
- 🔐 Password Protection: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
- 🛡️ Secure Servers: Data stored on secure, monitored servers
- 👥 Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
- 📊 Regular Audits: Security practices reviewed regularly
- 🚨 Incident Response: Procedures in place for data breaches
⚠️ Note: While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.
10. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@czinios.com, and we will delete it.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country.
When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
🔒 Your Privacy Matters
By using Czinios.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.