Privacy Policy — YemenZel
Effective date: 22 July 2026
Last updated: 18 September 2026
Operator: AsoolSoft (“we”, “us”, “our”)
Services: YemenZel website (https://yemenzel.com), Android app, and related APIs.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have. It is designed to meet transparency expectations for Google Play (including Data safety) and Google AdMob / Google AdSense policies, including disclosure of cookies, personalized advertising, and how Google uses data.
Public copy of this policy: https://admin.yemenzel.com/page/privacy-policy and https://yemenzel.com/privacy-policy.
1. Who we are
YemenZel is a classifieds marketplace for Yemen. It is operated by AsoolSoft.
2. Scope
This Policy applies to information collected through our website, mobile application, and backend services. It does not cover third-party websites, apps, or services that we do not control, even if linked from YemenZel.
3. Information we collect
Depending on how you use YemenZel, we may collect:
3.1 Account and profile data
- Name, email address, phone number
- Profile photo and verification details you choose to submit
- Login identifiers (including Google Sign-In / Firebase Authentication identifiers when you use those methods)
3.2 Listings and marketplace activity
- Ad title, description, price, category, images/media you upload
- Location you select from our lists (city/area) — we do not require continuous device GPS location in the current Android app
- Favorites, reports, and similar in-app actions
3.3 Communications
- Messages and attachments you send through in-app chat
- Support requests you send by email or other contact channels
3.4 Transactions and packages
- Package/subscription selections and payment-related records needed to fulfill paid features (for example featured listings or ad packages)
- Bank-transfer proofs or payment references where you submit them
3.5 Device, app, and technical data
- IP address, approximate network information, browser/app type, device model, OS version
- App version, crash/diagnostic logs, and standard server logs
- Push notification tokens (Firebase Cloud Messaging) when notifications are enabled
- Advertising ID (AAID on Android) used for ads measurement and, where permitted, ad personalization via Google AdMob
- Cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, and similar identifiers on the website, including those that Google and its partners may place or read after you accept optional advertising cookies
3.6 Permissions used by the Android app
- Internet / network: required to operate the service
- Camera / photos: to upload listing images and profile photos (with your action)
- Notifications: to deliver service alerts when you allow them
- Not used in the current Android release: continuous GPS/fine location tracking; microphone recording for voice messages
4. How we use information
- Create and manage accounts; authenticate users
- Publish, display, search, and moderate classified ads
- Enable buyer–seller communication
- Process packages, payments confirmation, and seller verification workflows
- Send transactional notifications (e.g., messages, listing status)
- Improve reliability, security, fraud prevention, and performance
- Show ads (including AdMob in the app and AdSense on the website) and measure ad performance, which may include personalized advertising after you consent
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms
5. Cookies, Google, and personalized advertising
5.1 Cookies and identifiers
We use necessary cookies to run the website (for example session continuity and remembering your consent). After you accept via the consent banner, we may use optional cookies for analytics and website advertising.
As a result of ads serving on our website, third parties — including Google — may place and read cookies on your browser, or use web beacons, IP addresses, and similar identifiers to collect information.
5.2 Google AdSense and personalized ads on the website
The YemenZel website may display Google AdSense ads in limited public placements next to original publisher content or approved classified listings (home, approved ads list, approved ad detail, and blog/guide articles), only after you accept optional cookies.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Ads may be personalized (interest-based) or non-personalized depending on your consent, your settings, and Google’s systems.
We do not place AdSense code on error pages (including 404s), on unapproved or missing listings, or on account, payment, chat, or legal pages.
You can reject optional cookies from the consent banner. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info.
How Google uses data: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services (https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites).
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
5.3 AdMob and Advertising ID in the app
YemenZel uses Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads to display ads in the mobile app (and may use related Google advertising technologies).
- AdMob and Google may collect or receive device identifiers (including Advertising ID), IP address, coarse device/app signals, and interaction data with ads, as described in Google’s policies and Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Ads may be personalized or non-personalized depending on your device settings, regional rules, and Google’s systems.
- You can limit ad personalization in your device settings (for example Android Settings → Google → Ads) and review Google’s ad settings.
- We do not use precise device location solely for advertising in the current app configuration.
- Children’s content / Families policies: YemenZel is a general-audience classifieds marketplace and is not directed to children. See Section 10.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy · AdMob & privacy
6. Third-party services
We use trusted processors/providers to operate YemenZel, including:
- Firebase / Google — authentication, cloud messaging (push), and related infrastructure
- Google AdMob / Google Play services — mobile app advertising and related SDKs
- Google AdSense — optional website advertising after cookie consent
- Hosting, database, and security providers — to store and serve the platform
- Payment channels you choose (e.g., bank transfer workflow) — limited to what is needed to confirm payment
These providers process data under their own terms and privacy policies. We configure them for YemenZel’s legitimate service purposes only.
7. When we share information
We may share personal data only as needed:
- With other users: information you publish in ads or share in chat is visible to the intended recipients / public pages as applicable
- With service providers: as described in Section 6
- For legal reasons: if required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and integrity of users and the platform
- Business transfer: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, subject to continued protection
We do not sell your personal information.
8. Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above, including account life, legal retention, dispute resolution, and security. You may request deletion of your account/data subject to legal and operational limits (for example records required for payments or abuse prevention).
9. Security
We apply administrative and technical measures appropriate to the nature of a marketplace platform (access controls, encrypted transport via HTTPS, server hardening). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; please use a strong password and protect your device.
10. Children’s privacy
YemenZel is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
The app and ads are intended for a general audience; we do not design the service as a child-directed app under Google Play Families / AdMob child-directed requirements.
11. Your choices and rights
- Access or update profile information in the app/website
- Control notification permissions in device settings
- Accept or reject optional cookies from the website consent banner
- Limit ad personalization via device/Google ad settings or AboutAds
- Request access, correction, or deletion of personal data by contacting support@yemenzel.com
- Stop using the service and request account closure
We will respond within a reasonable period and as required by applicable law.
12. International processing
Our primary audience is in Yemen. Infrastructure or processors (including Google) may process data in other countries. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate contractual and security safeguards offered by those providers.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Continued use of YemenZel after an update means you acknowledge the revised Policy. Material changes may also be highlighted in the app or website.
14. Contact
For privacy questions, Data safety clarifications, or deletion requests:
This document is provided for operational transparency and Play/AdMob compliance readiness. It is not a substitute for independent legal advice.