Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GYListings.net ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account
• Post a listing
• Contact another user
• Contact us for support
• Subscribe to our newsletter

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Region/Location
• Profile information

Listing Information

When you create a listing, we collect:

• Listing title and description
• Category and price information
• Photos you upload
• Contact preferences
• Location information

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process and display your listings
• Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
• Send you important updates about your account or listings
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following situations:

Public Listings

When you post a listing, certain information becomes publicly visible, including your listing details and the contact information you choose to display.

With Your Consent

We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, such as:

• Email service providers (for verification emails)
• Cloud hosting services
• Analytics providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls for our systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

11. International Users

GYListings.net is operated from Guyana. If you are accessing our website from outside Guyana, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Guyana or other countries where our servers are located.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: