Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bazaars ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (email address, username, profile picture)
• Wallet addresses and transaction history
• Communications and messages sent through the platform
• Content you post, including listings and marketplace items
• Device information and usage data
• Location data (with your consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process transactions and send related notifications
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
• Personalize and improve your experience

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users as part of the normal operation of the Service (e.g., your public profile, listings)
• With service providers who perform services on our behalf
• In response to legal process or government requests
• To protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of Bazaars, you, or others
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Choices

You have control over your privacy settings within the app:

• Show Online Status: Choose whether others can see when you're online
• Read Receipts: Control whether others see when you've read their messages
• Blocked Contacts: Manage users you've blocked
• App Lock: Add additional security with PIN protection
• Notifications: Customize your notification preferences

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

10. Changes to This 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: