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PoloniawCalgary.com Classifieds Effective Date: July 19, 2026

PoloniawCalgary.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the classified advertising website located at poloniawcalgary.com (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect on the Site and through related services (collectively, the “Services”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information. By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information: When you register an account, post an advertisement, contact other users, or communicate with us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, postal address, location data, and other contact details.
Account and Profile Information: Username, password, profile picture, and preferences.
Usage and Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Communications: Information you provide when contacting customer support or participating in surveys.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Services, including facilitating classified ads and user communications.
To process transactions and manage user accounts.
To personalize your experience and deliver relevant advertisements and content.
To communicate with you, including sending service-related notices, updates, and promotional materials (you may opt out of marketing communications).
To monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following situations:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PoloniawCalgary.com, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
With Your Consent: In other cases where you have provided explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (including rights under Canadian privacy laws such as PIPEDA), you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@poloniawcalgary.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada. We take appropriate measures to ensure adequate protection of your data in accordance with applicable laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.