Date of Last Update: 07/03/2025
Welcome to Wasla Market. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and store your personal information when you use the Wasla Market platform, including our website waslamarket.com and mobile application ("Wasla Market"), collectively referred to as the “Platform.”
By using our Platform and Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
In this Privacy Policy:
"Wasla Market," "we," "our," or "us" refers to the company that owns and operates the Platform, based in Syria.
"You" or "User" refers to any individual or entity who accesses, registers, or interacts with the Platform, including sellers, buyers, job seekers, and service providers.
"Services" means any service provided by Wasla Market via the Platform, including but not limited to listing, buying, selling, job postings, real estate services, and communication tools.
"Personal Data" means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
We collect and process various types of personal data when you interact with the Wasla Market platform. These may include:
When you register or use our Services, we may collect:
Full Name (required)
Phone Number (required for verification)
Email Address (optional)
Date of Birth (optional)
Gender (optional)
This data helps us:
Verify your identity
Personalize your experience
Send you service updates and promotional offers
Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
Fulfill any contractual obligations between you and other users or Wasla Market
When you post on the Platform or communicate through our services, we may collect:
Listings (text, photos, videos, etc.)
Messages, chats, or calls
Emails or contact form submissions
Uploaded CVs or job-related documents
Note: When you upload your CV, all details become public, including your contact info, location, work history, and documents. Wasla Market is not responsible for how others use publicly available information.
We may automatically collect:
Device information
IP address and geolocation
Browser type and settings
Clickstream activity and browsing history
Cookies and tracking pixels
This helps us:
Deliver location-based content and ads
Improve Platform functionality
Monitor usage and performance
Prevent fraud and suspicious behavior
We may receive personal data from:
Social login providers
Analytics services
Advertisers or affiliates
Public records
We use this data to enhance service delivery and fulfill legal or contractual obligations.
We use the personal data we collect to:
Register your account and listings
Facilitate buyer-seller or job seeker-employer transactions
Deliver support and customer service
Fulfill Syrian legal and regulatory requirements
Verify identities as required
Improve Platform features
Secure your account and our systems
Monitor and prevent abuse or fraud
Send promotions, newsletters, and service updates
Show relevant ads and offers
You can opt out of marketing via your account settings.
Shared with authorized Wasla Market personnel as needed.
Shared with cloud providers, analytics platforms, and communication tools to operate and improve the Platform.
All data on your CV or listings is publicly visible. This includes:
Name
Contact Info
Location
Experience or CV content
Exercise caution. Public data may be copied or shared by others.
Shared with authorities to comply with law or protect safety.
Data may be transferred during mergers or business sales.
We process your personal data based on:
You consent by using the Platform. You may withdraw consent via your settings.
We process data to fulfill service agreements with you.
We process data as required by applicable law.
To protect Platform functionality and user safety.
In rare cases, to protect lives or public security.
We use secure servers, encryption, and limited access to protect your data.
We may store data on cloud platforms like AWS or others.
We retain your data while your account is active and for up to 10 years after deactivation, or longer if legally required. After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
You may have the right to:
Be informed about how we use your data
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain types of processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@waslamarket.com
You will receive essential communications related to listings, security alerts, or account activity. These are not optional.
With consent, we send offers and updates. You can opt out anytime.
We may record calls made through Wasla Market for quality and fraud monitoring.
By using this feature, you consent to call recording and metadata collection.
We protect your data using:
Firewalls and encrypted servers
Internal access controls
Regular audits and system testing
Note: No system is completely secure. Share your data responsibly.
We use cookies to:
Save preferences
Analyze Platform usage
Improve user experience
Show relevant ads
Third parties (e.g., Google Analytics, advertisers) may place their own cookies. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
By using Wasla Market, you accept this Privacy Policy. We may update it periodically. Changes take effect once posted on waslamarket.com. Continued use signifies acceptance.
If you have questions or complaints, email us at: privacy@waslamarket.com
If unresolved, you may contact the appropriate data authority in your country.
In case of discrepancies, the Arabic version of this policy shall prevail.