Privacy Policy

Souq Al Balad — souqalbalad.net

Last updated: July 20, 2026

At Souq Al Balad, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information: • Account information (such as your name, phone number, and email address if provided). • Listing information (title, description, images, and category). • Location information (with your permission) to show nearby listings. • App usage information to improve performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: • Create and manage your account. • Publish and display your listings. • Improve the app and enhance your experience. • Send important notifications related to your account or listings. • Maintain security and prevent misuse.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your information may only be shared with trusted service providers that help operate the app (such as hosting, database, and notification services) or when required by law.

4. Advertising and Third-Party Services

This app serves ads through Google AdMob. Google and its partners may use your device's advertising identifier to serve and measure personalized ads. You can review how Google uses this data at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites You may opt out of personalized ads at any time via your device settings (Google Settings → Ads). We also rely on Google Firebase for hosting, database, and notification services, and on Supabase for media storage.

5. Data Security

We use appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure.

6. Location Access

With your permission, the app may access your location to display nearby listings and improve search results. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to: • Update your account information. • Request deletion of your account and personal data. • Contact us with any privacy-related questions.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information while your account remains active or as needed to provide our services. When you delete your account, your personal information will be removed except where retention is required by law or for security purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

This app is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the application.

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to request account deletion, contact us at: info@souqalbalad.net

See also our Terms & Conditions.