Privacy Policy

Bazark ("we," "our," or "us") operates a classified advertising marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers of cars, apartments, and other items. 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 website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account or create a profile
• Create, post, or manage your classified ads
• Communicate with other users through our messaging system
• Contact our customer support
• Subscribe to our newsletter or promotional materials
• Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions

Information we collect includes:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture
• Profile Information: Bio, location, preferences, and interests
• Listing Information: Descriptions, photos, pricing, and other details about items you post
• Communication Data: Messages, comments, and interactions with other users
• Transaction Information: Payment details, purchase history, and billing addresses

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and feature usage
• Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Service Provision: Creating and managing your account, posting and displaying your ads
• Communication: Facilitating communication between buyers and sellers, sending service notifications
• Personalization: Customizing your experience and showing relevant content and ads
• Safety and Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve our platform and develop new features
• Marketing: Sending promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
• Customer Support: Responding to your inquiries and providing technical assistance

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

When you create a listing or communicate with other users, certain information from your profile (such as your name and contact information) may be visible to other users as necessary for the marketplace functionality.

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including payment processors, cloud storage providers, analytics services, and customer support tools.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with legal processes, subpoenas, or court orders
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights and safety of our users
• Investigate or prevent fraud or security breaches
• Enforce our Terms of Service

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Employee training on data protection and privacy
• Monitoring for suspicious activities and potential breaches
• Secure data storage with reputable cloud providers

Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Account Management

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of promotional emails by using unsubscribe links
• Adjust notification settings in your account preferences
• Limit certain data sharing by adjusting privacy settings

Cookies and Tracking

• Control cookies through your browser settings
• Opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out mechanisms

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods include:

• Account Information: Throughout the duration of your account and for a reasonable period after closure
• Listing Information: While your listings are active and for a period thereafter for legal and business purposes
• Communication Data: As long as necessary to provide services and resolve disputes
• Transaction Records: As required by financial regulations and tax laws

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions by regulatory bodies
• Other appropriate transfer mechanisms as required by applicable law

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the applicable age limit. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our Service or direct communication
• Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

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

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.