Terms of Service for FirstHandAds

Effective Date: [18/2/2026]

Welcome to FirstHandAds (“we”, “our”, “us”).
By accessing or using https://firsthandads.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”).
If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Website.

1. Nature of the Service

FirstHandAds is an advertising platform only.
We do not buy, sell, trade, verify, or guarantee any products or services listed on the Website.

All transactions are solely between users.
FirstHandAds is not a party to any transaction.

2. User Responsibilities

Users are fully responsible for:

  • The accuracy and legality of their listings

  • Any communication or transaction with other users

  • Any damages, losses, disputes, or claims arising from their listings

You agree that you will not use the Website for:

  • Illegal activities

  • Fraud, scams, or misleading advertisements

  • Violating intellectual property rights

  • Posting prohibited, harmful, or offensive content

3. No Verification of Listings

FirstHandAds does not verify users, listings, identities, or product authenticity.
We make no warranties or guarantees regarding:

  • The existence, quality, legality, or safety of listed items

  • The accuracy of advertisements

  • The reliability of users

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

FirstHandAds, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct or indirect damages

  • Loss of money, data, profits, or reputation

  • Fraud, scams, or criminal activities by users

  • Disputes between users

  • Any damages caused by reliance on information on the Website

Use the Website at your own risk.

5. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FirstHandAds and its owners from any claims, damages, liabilities, or legal expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Website

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your content or advertisements

  • Any disputes with other users

6. Content Ownership and Removal

Users retain ownership of their content but grant FirstHandAds a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute their content on the Website.

FirstHandAds reserves the right to remove any content without notice for any reason.

7. Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate any account at any time without prior notice if we believe a user violates these Terms or applicable laws.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party sites.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without any warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the use of the Website shall be exclusively subject to the courts and enforcement offices of İzmir (İzmir Adalet Sarayı), Türkiye.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

12. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms, contact:

Email: [info@firsthandads.com]

                                                      Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY (KVKK + GDPR COMPLIANT)

For FirstHandAds

Effective Date: [18/02/2026]

FirstHandAds (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website https://firsthandads.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in compliance with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK No. 6698) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller is:

FirstHandAds
Website: https://firsthandads.com
Email: [info@firsthandads.com]

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • User account and listing information

  • IP address, browser data, and log records

  • Cookies and usage data

  • Any information voluntarily provided by users

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless required by law or voluntarily provided.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data based on:

  • User consent

  • Contractual necessity (to provide the service)

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, service improvement)

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for:

  • Operating and improving the Website

  • Allowing users to post and manage advertisements

  • User authentication and communication

  • Legal compliance and security

  • Analytics and service optimization

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share personal data with:

  • Hosting providers

  • Analytics and security service providers

  • Legal authorities when required by law

Data may be transferred outside Türkiye or the EU in accordance with GDPR and KVKK requirements.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.

7. User Rights (KVKK & GDPR)

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests can be sent to: [your-email@firsthandads.com]

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience.
Users can disable cookies through browser settings.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
However, no system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye.

Any disputes shall be subject to the courts and enforcement offices of İzmir (İzmir Adalet Sarayı), Türkiye.

11. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page.