Privacy Policy
How Shetland Pony Classifieds collects, uses, and protects personal data from users and advertisers.
1. Information We Collect
When you register an account, place a listing, or contact us, we may collect information including your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, and details about the ponies you list. We also collect technical data such as your IP address and browser type when you visit the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Create and manage your account
- Publish and maintain your classified advertisements
- Respond to enquiries and support requests
- Improve the website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Information you include in a public listing — such as your contact details and location — will be visible to site visitors. We may share data with service providers who assist in operating the website, and where required by law.
4. Cookies
This site uses cookies to support account login sessions, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Listings and associated data may be retained after an account is closed for record-keeping purposes, unless you request deletion.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. You may also object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.
7. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to registered users. Please review this page periodically.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page or reach out via our Facebook page at facebook.com/shetlandponyclassifieds.
Last updated: 2016