Privacy Policy for Sooqz.com

Last Updated: 11 Jun, 2025

At Sooqz.com, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (if applicable).

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our platform.

1. What is Personal Data?

Personal data refers to any information that can directly or indirectly identify an individual, such as:

Name, email, phone number
Location data
Online identifiers (IP address, cookies)

2. What is the Processing of Personal Data?

Processing means any operation performed on personal data, including:
✔ Collection ✔ Storage ✔ Use ✔ Deletion

3. Administrator's Commitments

We (Sooqz.com) pledge to:

Protect your data with industry-standard security
Be transparent about data practices
Never sell your personal data
Comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

4. Data We Collect

Personal Data

Contact details (email, phone)
Account information (username, password)
Payment data (if applicable)

Automated Collection

Device information (IP, browser type)
Usage patterns (pages visited, clicks)
Cookies (see our Cookie Policy)

5. Children's Privacy

🚸 Our services are NOT for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors
If discovered, we delete it immediately

6. When Do We Collect Data?

We collect data when you:

Register an account
Post ads or interact with listings
Contact customer support
Enable location services
Make payments (if applicable)

7. How We Use Data

Purpose	Legal Basis
Account management	Contractual necessity
Service delivery	Legitimate interest
Fraud prevention	Legal obligation
Marketing (with consent)	User consent

8. Data Sharing

We only share data with:

Payment processors (for transactions)
Cloud providers (secure hosting)
Legal authorities (if required by law)

🚫 We do NOT sell data to third parties.

9. Data Retention Period

We retain data:

As long as your account is active
For legal/compliance reasons (e.g., tax records)
Until deletion request (processed within 30 days)

10. User Rights

You have the right to:
🔹 Access your data
🔹 Correct inaccuracies
🔹 Delete your account/data
🔹 Port your data (GDPR)
🔹 Object to processing

To exercise rights, contact: [support@sooqz.com]

11. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred globally but protected via:

Standard Contractual Clauses (EU)
Adequacy decisions

12. Changes to This Policy

We’ll notify you of material changes via:

Email 📧
In-app notifications 🔔

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
📧 Email: [support@sooqz.com]
🏢 Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Additional Google Play Compliance Notes:

✔ Prominent Disclosure: Our app (if applicable) will request runtime permissions only when necessary, with clear explanations.
✔ No Deceptive Practices: We do not collect data without consent or for undisclosed purposes.
✔ Data Safety Form: Our Google Play listing will accurately reflect this policy.

Thank you for trusting Sooqz.com!