Privacy Policy

SME Global Market ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit and use our website smeglobalmarket.com ("Site"), which operates as a classified ads eCommerce platform. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information when you use the Site. The types of information we collect include:

a. Personal Information

When you register for an account, post an ad, or interact with the Site in other ways, we may collect the following personal information:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Payment details (if applicable)
IP address
Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system)

b. Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information that helps us improve our Site and provide a better user experience, including:

Browsing data (pages viewed, time spent on the Site)
Referring URLs (the websites you visit before or after accessing our Site)
Cookies and similar technologies (for analytics and tracking)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To create and manage your account
To enable you to post ads, respond to listings, and interact with other users
To process transactions and payments
To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and support requests
To improve the functionality and performance of the Site
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns
To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, analytics scripts) to enhance your experience on our Site, personalize content, and analyse traffic. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following cases:

Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in running the Site, such as payment processors, web hosting services, and email providers. These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Business Transactions: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of SME Global Market, its users, or the public.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide your consent, such as when you agree to participate in third-party marketing campaigns.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by SME Global Market. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites before providing them with personal information.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding the personal data we hold about you. These rights may include:

The right to access your personal information
The right to correct or update your personal information
The right to delete your personal information
The right to restrict the processing of your data
The right to object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes
The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

SME Global Market does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Since SME Global Market operates globally, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your home country. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

SME Global Market
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (470) 2231153