Privacy Policy

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1. Who We Are

This website is operated by ArafatCenter (“we”, “our”, “us”).
Our website address is: https://arafatcenter.com

We operate a UK-based social networking platform, online marketplace, and classified listing service where users can connect, buy, sell, and share content.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us via our Contact page.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect different types of personal data depending on how you use our website.

Account Information

When you register, we may collect:

First and last name
Username
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Profile information
Password (encrypted)

User Content

If you use our platform, we may collect:

Profile images
Uploaded photos or media
Listings and product descriptions
Messages between members
Comments and reviews

Transaction Data

If you buy or sell on our platform:

Billing information
Shipping information
Order history
Vendor details
Payment confirmation data

We do not store full payment card details. Payments are processed securely through third-party providers.

Technical Data

We automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Cookies and usage data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Create and manage user accounts
Enable buying and selling transactions
Display listings and user content
Process payments
Improve site performance and user experience
Prevent fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations
Serve relevant advertisements

4. Cookies & Advertising

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies help us:

Keep you logged in
Remember preferences
Analyse traffic
Display advertisements

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements.

Google and its partners may:

Use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits
Use advertising identifiers
Collect non-personally identifiable information

Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including but not limited to:

Google Analytics
Google Maps API
Google AdSense
Payment providers (such as Stripe or PayPal)
Hosting and security providers

These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data:

With payment providers to complete transactions
With vendors involved in a purchase
When required by law
To protect our rights or prevent fraud

User profiles, listings, and public content are visible to other users and visitors.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

As long as your account remains active
As required for legal, accounting, or regulatory purposes
To resolve disputes and enforce agreements

You may request account deletion at any time.

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability

You may contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

Encrypted connections (SSL)
Secure authentication systems
Restricted administrative access

However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.