Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26, May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how AdsG.in (referred to as we, us, or our) collects, uses, shares and protects your information when you use our classifieds website and related services (Service) in India.

1. Applicability and consent

By accessing or using our website, creating an account, posting ads or contacting other users, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described here, subject to applicable laws of India.

This Privacy Policy is intended to be read together with our Terms of Use.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

• Full name
• Email address
• Account login credentials (if you create a local account)
• Mobile number (optional — not currently required for registration, but may be collected in the future for account security)
• Profile information such as profile photo or about text (if you choose to add it)
• Classified ad details, including titles, descriptions, price, location and photos
• Messages and communications sent through our platform to other users or to us

2.2 Information from social logins

If you choose to Login with Google or Login with Facebook, we may receive information such as:

• Public profile information (name, profile photo)
• Email address associated with your account
• A unique ID provided by Google or Facebook to identify your account

We do not receive your social media passwords. The information we receive depends on your privacy settings with Google or Facebook.

2.3 Information collected automatically

When you use our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type, device type, operating system and device details.
• Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, visiting time etc..
• Approximate location derived from IP address or from GPS.
• Your State, district, sub-district, village etc..

2.4 Communication data

• Emails or messages you send to our support team
• Messages you send to other users through our platform

3. How we use your information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To verify your identity via email
• To allow you to post, edit, manage and delete classifieds ads
• To allow you to contact other users and respond to ads
• To prevent fraud, spam and abuse on the platform
• To improve, operate and maintain our website and services
• To provide customer support and respond to your queries
• To comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests and regulatory requirements

We do not send marketing or promotional emails. We may send you service-related emails such as account verification, important security notices and legal updates.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies. By using our website and accepting the cookie consent banner, you agree to these cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit some features of the website.

4.1 Essential cookies (required)

• Session cookie — Keeps you signed in during your visit. Deleted when you close your browser.
• Remember token cookie — Keeps you signed in for up to 365 days. You can log out to remove it.
• Cookie consent cookie — Stores your cookie consent preference.

4.2 Preference cookies

• Theme preference — Remembers whether you prefer light or dark mode (stored in localStorage).
• Font size preference — Remembers your chosen font size (stored in localStorage).
• Language preference — Remembers your selected language.

4.3 Third-party cookies

• Google AdSense — May set cookies to show relevant ads. Governed by Google's privacy policy.
• Google reCAPTCHA — Sets cookies to verify you are human. Governed by Google's privacy policy.

5. Third-party services

5.1 Google AdSense

We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense or other advertising partners. These partners may use cookies and other technologies to collect data about your visits to this and other websites, in order to show you relevant advertisements.

For more details on how Google uses data, please refer to the Google Privacy & Terms page of Google. You may manage your ad settings directly with Google where available.

5.2 Google reCAPTCHA

We may use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA checks whether the user is a human and may collect information such as:

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Mouse movements and interaction data

Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

5.3 Login with Google and Login with Facebook

If you sign in using Login with Google or Login with Facebook, your authentication is handled by those providers. We receive limited profile information as described above to create or link your account on our website. Use of these features is also subject to the privacy policies and terms of Google and Facebook.

6. Sharing of your information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Public information you choose to share: Information in your ads (title, description, price, location, photos and contact options) may be publicly visible to visitors of the website and may appear in search engine results.
• With other users: When you contact another user through our platform, certain information (such as your name and selected contact details) may be shared with that user.
• Service providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate the website (such as hosting providers and analytics tools). These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal and safety: With law enforcement agencies, courts or regulators when required by law, and where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, users or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of all or part of our business, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality obligations.

7. Mobile number verification

Mobile number verification using One Time Password (OTP) is not currently available on this platform. Registration is done via email only. We may introduce mobile number verification in the future to enhance account security.

If you choose to provide a mobile number in the future, you will be asked for your consent, and we will only use it for account security purposes. We do not use mobile numbers for unsolicited marketing SMS.

8. Data retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 7 working days.

However, we may retain certain information for a longer period if required by applicable law in India, including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Specifically:

• User account data — Retained until account deletion, then removed within 7 working days.
• Ad listings — Retained until deleted by the user or admin, or up to 2 years from posting, whichever comes first.
• Login and activity logs — Retained for up to 1 year for security and abuse prevention purposes.
• Grievance and report records — Retained for up to 3 years to comply with legal obligations.

9. Your rights and choices

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

• To access the personal data we hold about you
• To update or correct your information
• To delete your account and personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
• To withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

You can usually update your profile and ad details directly from your account pages. For other requests, please contact us using the details given above.

10. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss or misuse. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's privacy

Our Service is intended for users who are competent to contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children who are not legally eligible to use this Service. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

12. Cross-border data transfers

Our servers or service providers may be located inside or outside India. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to such locations, subject to applicable law.

13. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Last updated date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes means that you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at the details provided below.
AdsG.in
Kareti Rama Krishna
Kareti Vari Street, Singarayakonda, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India, 523101
Email: karetirk@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9848608920