States App ("we", "us", or "our") operates a classifieds marketplace where people can buy, sell, rent, or exchange items and services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website and app, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using States App, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly, information generated by your use of the platform, and information from third parties.
Information you provide
- Account details such as your name, email address, phone number, and password
- Listing content, including photos, descriptions, prices, and category selections
- Messages you send to other users through the platform
- Information you provide to our support team
Information collected automatically
- Device information, such as browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage data, including pages viewed, searches performed, and listings favorited
- Approximate location, based on IP address or a location you enter in a search
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate the marketplace: create your account, publish your listings, and connect buyers with sellers
- To personalize search results and show listings near you
- To send account notifications, such as messages from other users or updates to your listings
- To detect and prevent fraud, scams, and abuse of the platform
- To improve our services through aggregate, non-identifying analysis of usage patterns
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:
- With other users — your listing details and any contact information you choose to include are visible to people browsing the marketplace
- With service providers — companies that help us with hosting, payment processing, or customer support, under confidentiality obligations
- For legal reasons — where required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of States App and our users
- In a business transfer — if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the platform is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may limit some features, such as staying logged in between visits.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account and listing information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, except where we are required to retain it for legal, security, or fraud-prevention purposes.
6. Your Rights & Choices
- Access, update, or correct your account information at any time from your account settings
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request deletion of your account and associated personal information
- Opt out of non-essential email notifications from your notification settings
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to avoid sharing sensitive personal or payment details in listings or messages.
8. Children's Privacy
States App is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date above.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, reach out to us: