Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  May 17, 2026

Last Updated: May 17, 2026

Welcome to ElMundo.net. We value 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 visit our website, create an account, or post a classified advertisement.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in a variety of ways depending on how you interact with our platform.

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and password.

  • Listing Content: Any information you voluntarily include in a classified ad, including titles, descriptions, photos, pricing, and contact preferences.

  • Communications: If you contact us for customer support or report a scam, we retain a record of that correspondence.

B. Information Automatically Collected

  • Location Data: Because we are a localized classifieds site, we may collect precise or approximate location data via your IP address or your device’s GPS (with your permission) to show you relevant local listings.

  • Device and Usage Data: We automatically log your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you viewed before and after navigating to our Site.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to keep our marketplace running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Create, maintain, and secure your user account.

  • Publish your classified advertisements and facilitate connections between buyers and sellers.

  • Prevent, detect, and investigate fraudulent activity, scams, spam, and other unauthorized or illegal behavior.

  • Respond to customer service requests and product inquiries.

  • Deliver targeted advertisements, promotions, and updates based on your location and preferences.

3. How Your Information Is Shared

We do not sell, rent, or trade your private personal information to third-party data brokers. However, your data is shared in the following scenarios:

⚠️ Public Listing Notice: Any information, photos, or contact details you include in a public classified advertisement can be viewed, collected, and used by any visitor to the Site, and may be indexed by search engines (like Google). Do not share sensitive or private information in your public listings.

  • Between Users: When a buyer replies to a listing, limited contact information may be shared to facilitate the transaction.

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services for us, such as website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing.

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or subpoena, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of our users, the public, or our platform.

4. Data Security & Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you delete an advertisement or your account, please note that cached or archived copies may remain visible on search engines or archive sites beyond our control.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over how your information is collected and used:

  • Account Settings: You can review, update, or change your account registration information at any time by logging into your profile.

  • Location Services: You can opt-out of sharing precise location data by adjusting your device or browser location permissions.

  • Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can modify your browser settings to remove or reject cookies, though this may affect the functionality of our Site.

  • Account Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and active listings by contacting us directly.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any major changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after a modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.