Last Updated and Effective Date: September 26, 2025
Introduction and Scope
OLX India (“OLX India,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and disclose your information when you access or use the OLX India Blog located at https://www.olx.in/blog (the “Blog”).
This policy explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you. By using our Blog, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Data Controller Information
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, OLX India is the “data controller” of the personal data collected through the Blog. This means we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Blog for you. The types of data collected are as follows:
A. Personal Data You Provide to Us
This is information that you voluntarily provide to us which personally identifies you. We collect this data when you:
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Subscribe to our Newsletter: We collect your email address.
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Contact Us: If you contact us via a form or email, we will collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
B. Usage Data Collected Automatically
When you access the Blog, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our Content. This Usage Data may include:
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Device Information: Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, device type, operating system, and browser type/version.
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Log Information: Details of your visits to our Blog, including the full Uniform Resource Locators (URL) clickstream to, through, and from our site, pages you viewed, page response times, and length of visits to certain pages.
C. Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Blog. Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to enhance your user experience, analyze site traffic, and for security purposes. The types of cookies we may use include:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for you to browse the Blog and use its features.
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Performance and Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how you use our Blog, like which pages you visited and which links you clicked on. This data is aggregated and anonymized and helps us improve how our Blog works. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.
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Functionality Cookies: Allow us to remember choices you have made in the past.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Blog.
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
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Your Consent: Where you have given us clear consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
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Our Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as for running and administering our Blog, ensuring network security, and preventing fraud, provided that your fundamental rights and freedoms do not override those interests.
How We Use Your Information
OLX India uses the collected data for the following purposes:
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To provide, operate, and maintain our Blog.
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To improve, personalize, and expand our Blog by analyzing how you use it.
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To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
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To send you our newsletter and other marketing communications, but only where you have consented to receive them.
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To monitor the security of our Blog and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.
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To comply with legal obligations.
Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. For example, if you subscribe to our newsletter, we will retain your email address until you unsubscribe. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period for statistical analysis and security purposes.
Data Disclosure and Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Blog, such as hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics). These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
We may also disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Security of Your Data
The security of your data is a top priority for us. We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Data Protection Rights
You have certain rights concerning your personal data. You have the right to:
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Access your personal data that we hold.
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Rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
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Restrict the processing of your personal data.
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Withdraw Consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our Blog is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected Personal Data from a child, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the main reason you collect my data when I visit the Blog?
The primary reason is to understand how our readers interact with our content. We use aggregated and anonymized data (like which articles are most popular and how long people stay on a page) to improve the quality and relevance of our Blog. If you voluntarily subscribe to a newsletter, we collect your email for that specific purpose.
Do you sell my data to advertisers or other companies?
No. We are not in the business of selling our readers’ personal data. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties for their marketing purposes.
How can I stop receiving the newsletter?
Every newsletter email we send contains a prominent “Unsubscribe” link, usually in the footer. Clicking this link will immediately remove you from our mailing list. You can also contact us directly to request removal.
What are cookies, and can I turn them off?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help a website function and gather analytics. You can control and manage cookies through your web browser’s settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but please be aware that some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
How can I request to see or delete the personal data you have about me?
You have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal data. The only personal data we hold is what you provide directly (e.g., your email for a newsletter). To make a request, please contact us at the email address provided below, and we will guide you through the process.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@olx.in
