Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 19, 2025
Chatsifieds.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a community platform for English learning and practice. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our website, located at chatsifieds.com, and any related services.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information we collect automatically when you use our services.
Information you provide:
Account Information: When you create an account, you provide us with your email address, a password, and optionally a username.
Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information for your profile, such as your name, profile picture, location, and a short bio.
User-Generated Content: The core of our service is user interaction. We collect all content you post, including messages in chats, comments on articles, forum posts, and any other content you create on the site.
Information collected automatically:
Usage Data: We collect information about your activity on our website, such as the pages you visit, the time and date of your visits, and the content you interact with.
Device and Technical Information: We collect information about the device and software you use to access our services, including your IP address, operating system, browser type, and device identifiers.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. These cookies help us improve your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how our services are used. We may use both “session” cookies (that expire when you close your browser) and “persistent” cookies (that stay on your device until they are deleted).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide and Maintain Our Service: We use your information to operate the website, manage your account, and provide the features you use.
To Improve and Personalize Your Experience: We analyze usage data to understand how our service is used and to improve its functionality. We may also use this information to customize your content feed and recommendations.
To Communicate with You: We use your email address to send you service-related messages, such as account verification emails, password reset links, and important updates about our services.
For Safety and Security: We use your information to detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and abuse.
For Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with our legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with the following third parties:
Service Providers: We share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, data storage, and analytics. These providers are only authorized to use your information as necessary to provide their services to us.
Affiliates and Business Partners: We may share information with our corporate affiliates or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Legal and Law Enforcement: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users.
4. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information.
Access and Correction: You can access and update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings. If you need to correct information that is not available to you on the website, please contact us.
Account Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated personal data.
Through Settings: You can initiate a deletion request directly from your account settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to permanently delete your account.
By Contacting Us: You can email our dedicated address at [email protected] to initiate the deletion process. We will process your request promptly in accordance with applicable laws.
Marketing Communications: We will only send you direct marketing if you have consented to receive it. All marketing emails will include a clear link to unsubscribe.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure or error-free. You are responsible for protecting your password and the security of your account.
6. International Data Transfers
Chatsifieds.com is based in Australia. Your personal information will be processed and stored in Australia and other countries where our service providers operate. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, even if it is transferred to countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your home country.
7. Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). You have the right to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.
8. International Regulations (GDPR & CCPA)
While our services are primarily targeted at users in Australia, we are committed to strong privacy standards globally. If you are located in the European Union (EU), the UK, or California, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes rights to access, data portability, and to be forgotten. We will endeavor to address all such requests in accordance with the law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child’s account.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]