Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Welcome to FurAds.com, a free classifieds platform for the furry fandom community. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: such as your username, email address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when registering or posting ads.
• User-Generated Content: including ads, images, and messages.
• Device and Usage Information: such as IP address, browser type, device information, access times, and pages viewed.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: to enhance user experience, personalize content, and analyze traffic.

2. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and login sessions.
• Understand how you use our website.
• Provide relevant advertisements (where applicable).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features may not function properly without cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information We use collected data to:

• Operate and maintain the platform.
• Improve site performance and user experience.
• Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
• Communicate with you about your account or content.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR) If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent.
• Fulfillment of a contract with you.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate interests, such as platform security and improvement.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA) Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct or delete your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent (where applicable).
• Request data portability.
• Opt out of the sale of personal data (CCPA).

To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@furads.com.

6. Data Retention We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Data Sharing We may share information with third-party service providers to:

• Host and maintain the website.
• Send emails and notifications.
• Analyze website performance.
• Maps/Geolocation

These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements. We never sell your personal data.

8. Third-Party Links and Ads Our platform may contain ads or links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. No Mediation of Transactions FurAds.com does not mediate, process payments, or verify transactions between users. We are not responsible for any disputes, fraud, or losses that occur from user-to-user interactions.

10. Account Bans Accounts used for spam, scams, or rule-breaking — including any abuse related to donations or payments — may be permanently banned without refund.

11. Children’s Privacy This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us to have it removed.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date. Continued use of the site after changes implies acceptance.

13. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise your data rights, please contact: admin@furads.com

Last updated: 04/09/2025