Privacy Policy

Introduction

This website operates in complete accordance with all applicable Data Protection Legislations and is fully committed to protecting the privacy of every user as well as every ad poster. All Personal Data and other types of sensitive information that we collect from users are handled and stored with the highest level of care, security, and delicacy.

The individuals operating the website strictly follow and enforce both this Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions at all times. This ensures that your personal data and all related details remain safe, secure, and well-protected from unauthorized access.

Important Note to Users: Please be aware that the personal information and data published by Offeror Users (the individuals posting advertisements) is directly provided and published by them. The website company has no responsibility or liability for the data that Offeror Users publish or how they choose to present it on the platform. In such cases, the Offeror User themselves become the data controller for the information they have shared. The company exercises no control and accepts no responsibility for how such information is handled or used by any other parties.

1. Information The Site Collects

The website collects and securely maintains the following categories of information:

• All information provided by Offeror Users while they are publishing their advertisements or creating their profiles on the site is kept highly secured, especially during the process of completing ad posts or profile creation.
• The personal data of Recipient Users is also protected and kept safe while they are browsing the website and when they are contacting any Offeror User.
• Email addresses submitted by Offeror Users who wish to post advertisements or create profiles are retained safely on our secure servers.
• Similarly, the email addresses of Recipient Users who browse the site and contact Offeror Users are also stored and secured by the company’s servers.
• Other additional details collected by the website remain limited to only those pieces of information that the Offeror User submits voluntarily with their consent while posting an advertisement or creating a profile. Users also have the freedom to skip or avoid submitting any optional information during these processes.

The information related to ad posters or profile creators is processed only when:

• The function or activity carried out on the site is lawful; or
• It becomes necessary to collect and keep sensitive personal data for a specific and important legitimate purpose.

The contract formed between the website and the ad poster is treated as a valid legal document for the purpose of data collection. This applies particularly to optional information submitted by the Offeror User. Offeror Users have complete choice and freedom regarding what information they wish to provide. In the case of Recipient Users, their consent serves as the legitimate basis for the collection, access, and processing of their data. All such activities fully respect the rights and freedoms of the data subjects while supporting business administration, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance requirements.

2. Process Of Data Collection

1. Log Files

Every time any user visits the website, the backend servers automatically gather a certain amount of information. This data is used to analyze trends, support site administration, track visitor activity, and collect broad demographic information for internal purposes. The Log Files do not contain any personal details that could identify any specific ad poster or user. As a result, you may be tracked during your browsing session, but your identity remains anonymous until you provide explicit consent. These Log Files are never exported or shared with any other external sites or servers.

2. Cookies

When a person visits the website, cookies are placed to keep track of certain details. These files enable the website to monitor and distinguish between repeated users and new visitors. Cookies are small files that help identify both returning and new users. They also allow the servers to remember user preferences and make recommendations that help develop and continuously improve the quality of services offered.

3. Session & Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are automatically deleted as soon as the browser is closed. On the other hand, persistent cookies continue to remain stored on the user’s hard drive until they are manually removed by the user or until they reach their set expiration period. Persistent cookies are mainly used for maintaining user login sessions and for analyzing the performance of website servers or services provided by trusted partners. Generally, both first-party and third-party cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies.

4. First Party Cookies

First-party cookies are deployed directly by the website’s own servers onto users’ systems. They are used to maintain website functionality, track visitor activity, monitor unique visitors, and evaluate specific offerings on the site. The first-party cookies used by Zudool.com include PHPSESSID (Session Cookie), Last_Vhost (record of the last city visited), adult_cookie (for confirming age consent), Logged_cookie (for login status), and privacy_cookie (related to privacy settings on the website).

5. Web Beacons

Web beacons, also referred to as clear gifs or pixel tags, are transparent graphic images that work together with cookies. They are used to further personalize the website experience for regular daily users and to gather limited information about visitors. The website company may also use web beacons in email communications to better understand client behavior. Importantly, no web beacon is connected to any data that would allow the identification of an anonymous user.

6. Third-Party Cookies

The website uses only third-party statistical cookies to collect information about ad posters or users. All such information collected through cookies and beacons remains completely anonymous. This means no one can trace or identify your personal identity. Zudool.com specifically utilizes the services of Google Analytics and Hotjar for managing third-party cookies.

7. Cookie Choices Available to You

Every visitor is asked for consent regarding the use of cookies and related technologies when they first enter the site. Users who do not wish to accept cookies can choose to reject them. You can also manage or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, the website requires cookies for many essential functions. If your browser is set to reject all cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly. In such situations, the responsibility for any loss of functionality lies with the user. You can find guidance in the “Help” menu of your browser toolbar or visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/ for more detailed information. Please remember that cookies are unique to each device and system, so consent may be requested again when using a different device.

3. Further Details That Are Collected

1. Emails & Telephone Calls

When a user registers on the website as an Offeror User, the email address provided during signup is recorded. However, telephone calls are never recorded or stored.

2. Additional Mobile Device Terms

For users accessing the website through mobile gadgets or downloading any applications, the site collects certain device information. This includes mobile device ID, model, manufacturer, operating system version, and IP address.

We do not collect or request geo-location information from visitors using mobile devices while accessing or using our applications and services.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, reach out any time — details below.