Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Welcome to Bazarse. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, business details when you register as a vendor or user.
- Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google Business, we access your Google Business Profile data including business name, address, phone number, and location ID to auto-fill your vendor profile.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our services, including products browsed, offers claimed, and transactions.
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect location data to show nearby stores and deals.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version for technical support.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our platform services
- Create and manage vendor and customer accounts
- Process transactions and display offers
- Auto-fill business details from Google Business Profile (with your consent)
- Send notifications about deals, orders, and account activities
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google Business Integration
When you choose "Sign Up with Google Business":
- We request access to your Google Business Profile to retrieve business information
- We may store refresh tokens to enable auto-posting of offers to your Google Business Profile
- You can disconnect this integration anytime from your account settings
- We comply with Google's OAuth 2.0 policies and API usage guidelines
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform (AWS, Google Cloud, payment processors)
- Business Partners: With your consent, to facilitate transactions between vendors and customers
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure storage of authentication tokens
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and monitoring
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for Google Business integration
7. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at: