Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to EncounterAds ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website encounterads.com and use our services. By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account registration details
• Profile information and photos
• Payment information for premium services
• Communication preferences

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your interaction with our services:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral sources and exit pages
• Search queries and ad interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our ad posting platform
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Marketing: To send you promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications about our services (you may opt-out at any time)
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Safety: To monitor for fraudulent or inappropriate content
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous information about your browsing behavior.

4.3 Referral Cookies

We use referral cookies that remain active for up to 180 days to track and credit users who refer others to our platform. This helps us manage our referral program effectively.

4.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us deliver personalized advertisements and measure their effectiveness.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.2 Third-Party Tracking

We may work with third-party advertising partners who use cookies and similar technologies to provide targeted advertisements. These partners may collect information about your online activities across different websites.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent to share your information

7. User Responsibilities

As a user of our ad posting platform:

• You are responsible for the accuracy of information in your ads
• You acknowledge that meetings arranged through our platform are at your own risk
• You must comply with all applicable laws and our Terms of Service
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period of inactivity.

10. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

11. Age Restrictions

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

12. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: