ClassifiedsGulf.com
PRIVACY POLICY
1. General
1. Liability for content
The content of our sites is delivered with utmost diligence and care possible. However, ClassifiedsGulf.com cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, integrity and actuality of the content. In cases of declaration of violation of rights, ClassifiedsGulf.com will delete the concerned content at the soonest possible time.
2. Liability for links
Our site contains links to external websites over which we have no control. Thus, ClassifiedsGulf.com cannot be held accountable for the content of those third party websites and the consequences that may arise from the existence of such links on ClassifiedsGulf.com. The operator or provider of the mentioned content is the one responsible for their respective site content. The linked-to websites were reviewed concerning possible violation of rights at the point of publication. However, some illegal content may not be recognizable at the point of publication. A constant and permanent monitoring of the links included on ClassifiedsGulf.com without concrete indication and necessity is deemed unreasonable and infeasible. But in cases of declaration of violation of rights, ClassifiedsGulf.com will delete the concerned link(s) at the soonest possible time.
3. Copyright
The content and text published by third party website operators on ClassifiedsGulf.com are subject to copyright law. The duplication, revision, dissemination and all forms of usage of content beyond the copyright limits require a written approval of the respective author and/or creator. Downloads and copies of the aforementioned content is only allowed for private and non-commercial use. If the content posted on ClassifiedsGulf.com did not come from the website operator himself, the third party copyright rules shall apply. All third party content is marked as such. Should there be any copyright infringement on ClassifiedsGulf.com, kindly contact us and provide us with corresponding evidence. In cases of declaration of violation of rights, ClassifiedsGulf.com will delete the concerned content at the soonest possible time.
The following clauses shall explain when and to which extent personal data is handled, collected, promoted and used by ClassifiedsGulf.com.
1. Collection and processing of personal data
Ads on ClassifiedsGulf.com are obviously made available to the public. Our servers are located in the GCC. If you choose to provide us with personal information, you are consenting to the transfer and storage of that information to and on our servers in the GCC.
We collect and store the following personal information:
· Email address, physical location/contact information and financial information (depending on the service used)
· Computer sign-in data, statistics on page views, traffic to and from ClassifiedsGulf.com as well as ad data (Through cookies which you can disable on your browser. However, this is likely to affect your ability to use the site in terms of functionality).
· Other information including your IP address and standard web log information.
We point out that data transmission over the Internet (eg communication via e-mail) can lead to security issues. A complete protection of data against access of third parties is not possible.
1. Transfer of personal data
Transfer or provision of personal data to a third party occurs only if ClassifiedsGulf.com is lawfully obligated to provide information to authorities in relation to an ad that a user has posted, or if the user has given prior consent to the release of personal data. Otherwise, personal data will not be released, shared or sold to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes without prior permission from the user.
3. Cookies
ClassifiedsGulf.com uses "cookies" in connection with the web browser for optimum usage of the site. A "cookie“ is a small piece of data coming from our web server that is stored in the user's hard drive or other storage device. The user may choose to disable or adjust enabled cookies accordingly by configuring their web browser. However, disabling or deleting cookies may result in the unavailability of some functions and features of the website.
ClassifiedsGulf.com uses cookies to remember the last activity of the user on the website, for the user's own convenience. This applies in terms of saving the user's details (username and password) and settings on applications. Cookies are used to identify the used computer. No personal data except the users IP-address is saved.ClassifiedsGulf.com does not use technology that may combine information obtained by cookies with personal user data, so as to detect the identity or email address of users.
TERMS OF USE
Using ClassifiedsGulf.com
1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
Only legal usage of ClassifiedsGulf.com is allowed in all conditions. Failure to comply with any of the stipulated terms in this agreement may result in the suspension or termination of your account, and in some instances legal actions if required. Owner of the website or webmasters will not be held responsible for any loss or damage.
2 OBJECT OF AGREEMENT, RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES
2.1 The ClassifiedsGulf.com website is an internet platform where users can publish and respond to classified ads. Users are solely held responsible for the content they submit on ClassifiedsGulf.com, as well as any consequences that arise from doing so.
2.2 ClassifiedsGulf.com is not involved in any transaction, contract and/or arrangement that might occur between and among users and third parties. The conclusion of such transactions, contracts and/or arrangements remain the business of the users and the third party.
3 USER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, PURPOSE OF ADVERTISEMENT(S)
3.1 The usage of ClassifiedsGulf.com’s services is essentially available for everyone. A user registers on ClassifiedsGulf.com by filling out the provided online registration form, and by doing so swears that the information provided is accurate and true. The registration progress is complete when the account becomes active. The user is obligated to promptly inform ClassifiedsGulf.com of any changes to their account information.
3.2 The user may resign from this agreement at any time. Sending an email to the Customer Support Team through the contact form should suffice. ClassifiedsGulf.com reserves the right to a grace period of 14 days before terminating the agreement. Blocking an account remains the right of ClassifiedsGulf.com, as stated in clause 4.3.
3.3 An entry on ClassifiedsGulf.com, referring to a classified ad, can only materialize/be published online via the following methods:
• ClassifiedsGulf.com confirms the entry through an email, or
• ClassifiedsGulf.com implements the entry and publishes it online.
3.4 ClassifiedsGulf.com reserves the right to refuse a user’s classified ad entry under certain circumstances. This applies when the content of a classified ad goes against this agreement, violates laws and local authority regulations, contravenes good intentions, morals and customs or when ClassifiedsGulf.com is used for unsuitable purposes.
3.5 ClassifiedsGulf.com reserves the right to delete the accounts of non-registered users as well as registered users whose account(s) has/have been inactive for the past 6 months.
4 ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ADVERTISING CONTENT AND TRUTHFULLY-SWORN STATEMENTS/INFORMATION·
4.1 The user is legally and solely responsible for the content of the advertisement(s) placed on the ClassifiedsGulf.com website. The user is obliged to provide complete, true and certified correct information about their person, contact details, business details (if applicable) and must provide sufficient descriptions in regard to the advertisement being placed. The user agrees to place their advertisement under the correct category within the website. The user is obliged to comply with the ClassifiedsGulf.com TOU and is expected to adhere to these terms when interacting with other ClassifiedsGulf.com users. The placement of duplicate/similar ads on the website is prohibited. Business owners offering items and services are obliged to inform consumers about consumer rights and the rights of withdrawal/cancellation, should this apply.
4.2 The user is not allowed to post content on the ClassifiedsGulf.com website that breaches this agreement, applicable rights and/or third party rights.
Prohibitions for the ClassifiedsGulf.com user include:
• Violating the law or going against the Prohibited Policy
• Conducting business in a dishonest and/or deceptive manner
• Violating the rights of the third party
• Spamming, posting chain letters, and placing ads for multi-level marketing ("MLM") and pyramid schemes
• Using virus(es) and other technical items that may cause damage to ClassifiedsGulf.com or the interest of the users of ClassifiedsGulf.com
• Causing excessive burden on the ClassifiedsGulf.com infrastructure and the smooth running operations of the ClassifiedsGulf.com website
• Copying, duplicating, modifying or distributing the content of other advertisements
• Collecting information from other users such as email addresses from the site itself, or from other users without the approval of the user
• Bypassing measures that serve to limit and/or prevent access to ClassifiedsGulf.com
4.3 ClassifiedsGulf.com has the right to block, delete or freeze advertisements that are deemed to contain prohibited content (refer to 4.2). ClassifiedsGulf.com also has the right to warn the user and freeze their account for a certain period of time or permanently and to resign from the agreement/contract. In this process ClassifiedsGulf.com gives due respect to the legitimate interest of the user. Users’ claims, e.g. for reimbursement for already paid items/services will not be honored when the Prohibited Content Policy is breached.
5 INDEMNIFICATION/EXEMPTIONS
ClassifiedsGulf.com users are obliged to release ClassifiedsGulf.com from any claims or lawsuits brought forward by other ClassifiedsGulf.com users or third parties who have been in anyway affected by an advertisement’s content. ClassifiedsGulf.com users must shoulder any costs/claims arising from lawsuits directed at ClassifiedsGulf.com, including all legal and juridical costs.
6 PAYMENT TERMS AND RETURN POLICY
6.1 The usage of the ClassifiedsGulf.com website is essentially free of charge. However, ClassifiedsGulf.com reserves the right to charge fees for special services and site features as well as the publication of online advertisements under specific/certain categories on the site.
6.2 All fees shall be reflected and charged in the respective currency for each country. ClassifiedsGulf.com reserves the right to charge in other currencies for technical reasons.
6.3 Each and every fee shall be due for immediate payment and shall be paid for/settled using the different methods of payment offered on the website. Costs that may arise from aborting the payment collection shall be shouldered by the user and not ClassifiedsGulf.com.
6.4 The user shall be informed about new invoices via an email that provides a link to the user’s “My ClassifiedsGulf.com” account. The invoice(s) can then be downloaded from this page. ClassifiedsGulf.com ensures the protection of the user by sending these emails only to the registered email address on ClassifiedsGulf.com.
6.5 In the event of delayed payments for these services, ClassifiedsGulf.com reserves the right to suspend the execution of the said service(s) and restrict the access of the user until the amount due has been paid.
6.6 ClassifiedsGulf.com reserves the right to change/modify the fees for services associated with optional features on the website without prior notice.
7 CHARGEABLE ADVERTISEMENTS WITH ADDITIONAL OPTIONS/FEATURES
ClassifiedsGulf.com users may book additional features to their advertisements. Should the user choose to delete the advertisement before the booked time frame has lapsed, this revokes the right of the user to retain or reuse the rest of the “unused” booked time. ClassifiedsGulf.com does not reimburse the user for any portion of a discounted feature/service.
8 PUBLICATION OF ONLINE ADVERTISEMENT(S) ON RELATED INTERNET PLATFORMS OWNED BY CLASSIFIEDSGULF.COM
ClassifiedsGulf.com reserves the right to republish advertisement(s) on ClassifiedsGulf.com and on other websites owned by ClassifiedsGulf.com.
9 MODIFICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT CONTENT
9.1 The ClassifiedsGulf.com user may at any time modify or delete their advertisement.
9.2 The ClassifiedsGulf.com user has the right to demand the removal or deletion of the user’s own ads from the website. ClassifiedsGulf.com shall be ready to comply with this request immediately. However due to technical reasons, this usually takes a period of up to 24 hours.
10 LIABILITY LIMITATIONS
10.1 The user agrees not to hold ClassifiedsGulf.com responsible for things other users post or do. As most of the content on ClassifiedsGulf.com comes from other users, ClassifiedsGulf.com does not guarantee the accuracy of postings, user communications or the quality, safety, or legality of what’s offered. Continuous or secure access to ClassifiedsGulf.com’s services cannot be guaranteed. To the extent legally permitted ClassifiedsGulf.com expressly disclaims all warranties, representations and conditions, express or implied, including those of quality, merchantability, merchantable quality, durability, fitness for a particular purpose and those arising by statute. ClassifiedsGulf.com is not liable for any loss, whether of money (including profit), goodwill, or reputation, or any special, indirect, or consequential damages arising from the usage of the ClassifiedsGulf.com website, even if ClassifiedsGulf.com has been advised or could have reasonably foreseen the possibility of any such damage occurring. Some jurisdictions do not allow the disclaimer of warranties or exclusion of damages, so such disclaimers and exclusions may not apply to the user.
10.2 Despite the previous paragraph, if ClassifiedsGulf.com is found to be liable, the liability to the user or any third party (whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability in tort, by statute or otherwise) is limited to the greater of (a) the total fees the user paid to ClassifiedsGulf.com in the 12 months prior to the action giving rise to liability, or (b) 100 Euros.
11 MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 The transfer of rights and obligations of ClassifiedsGulf.com users to third parties require the approval of ClassifiedsGulf.com.
11.2 The disclosure of log in details and passwords to third parties, including ClassifiedsGulf.com users is prohibited.
11.3 If the customer/user is a merchant or a legal entity of public law or constitutes special funding under public law, the place of jurisdiction is agreed upon to be in in the UAE.
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