Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide directly

• Account registration: Name, email address, business name, phone number, and password when you create an account.
• Notice content: The text, category, location, and other details of notices you post.
• Profile information: Address, website, bio, and profile photo if you choose to add them.
• Contact forms: Name, email, and message when you contact us.

1.2 Information collected automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, notice views, search queries, and interaction patterns.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
• IP address: Used for security, fraud prevention, and approximate location.
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preference cookies for user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display and moderate notices on the platform
• Send transactional emails (account verification, notice status updates)
• Respond to your support requests and enquiries
• Improve our platform, detect bugs, and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising profiling.

3. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function (login sessions, CSRF protection). Cannot be disabled.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings such as city filter and sort preferences.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our platform (anonymised). You may opt out at any time.

4. Data Sharing

We only share your data in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Hosting, email delivery, and analytics providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of users.
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with appropriate notice to users.

Business information you include in public notices (business name, location, contact details) is visible to all visitors as that is the purpose of the platform.

5. Data Retention

• Active accounts: Retained for as long as your account is active.
• Deleted accounts: Personal data deleted within 30 days of account deletion request.
• Notices: Expired and removed notices are deleted from public view immediately; permanently purged within 90 days.
• Logs: Server and access logs retained for up to 12 months for security purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information via your profile settings.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@noticeboard.online.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, bcrypt password hashing, CSRF protection, input sanitisation, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

noticeboard.online is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Notices posted by businesses may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests: