Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26th of November 2024

BazaarBuddy ("we," "our," or "us") values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our reverse auction mobile application ("App"), where buyers post requests and sellers provide offers.

By using the BazaarBuddy App, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide:

Buyer Information: Name, contact details, delivery address, and purchase preferences.

Seller Information: Business name, contact details, and product/service offerings.

Account Details: Login credentials, profile details, and payment preferences.

Communication: Any messages or interactions between buyers and sellers.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

Device Information: Device model, operating system, unique device identifier, and network information.

Usage Data: App interaction data, preferences, and usage patterns.

Location Data: If enabled, to improve location-based service offerings.

c. Third-Party Information:

If you link your BazaarBuddy account with third-party platforms (e.g., social media), we may receive information shared by these platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Facilitate and streamline the reverse auction process between buyers and sellers.
Provide personalized app experiences.
Process transactions and manage payments.
Communicate with you about your account, transactions, or App updates.
Analyze trends and improve App features.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information in the following cases:

With Other Users: Buyers and sellers may share limited details necessary for the transaction.
Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors aiding in payment processing, hosting, analytics, and customer support.
Legal Obligations: When required to comply with the law or to protect our legal rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request account deletion, but certain data may be retained for legal or operational purposes.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access, update, or delete your personal data.
Object to or restrict certain data processing activities.
Withdraw consent for optional data collection at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at bazzarbuddylk@gmail.com

6. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard practices to safeguard your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular vulnerability assessments. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete protection.

7. Third-Party Links

Our App may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

8. Children’s Privacy

BazaarBuddy is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted within the App, and significant changes will be communicated directly to users.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: bazzarbuddylk@gmail.com

Phone: +94 77 161 7956

Address: No 212, Stanly Road, Jaffna. 40000