Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Welcome to Bazum. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our classified ads marketplace platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Profile information you choose to provide

1.2 Listing Information

When you create listings, we collect:

• Item details (title, description, price, category)
• Images and media files you upload
• Location information for your listings

1.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, search queries)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our marketplace services
• Processing transactions and displaying your listings
• Communicating with you about your account and listings
• Improving our platform and user experience
• Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
• Complying with legal obligations
• Sending you updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Public Information

Your listings and associated information (item details, images, location) are publicly visible to all users of the platform.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support).

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
• Request data portability

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: