Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2024-10-13
1. Introduction
At Bazalu, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and safeguarding of your data when you use the Bazalu platform. Our platform connects users with local businesses, allowing you to search for products and services in your area. By using Bazalu, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand how we handle your information.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect the following personal information: - Full name - Email address - Phone number - Postal address - Date of birth - Profile picture (if provided) - Payment information (securely processed through our payment providers)
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information about how you access and use our platform, including: - IP address - Browser type and version - Operating system - Device information (e.g., mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer) - Pages visited and features used - Time and date of visits - Referring website addresses - Search terms used to find our platform
Location Data
With your consent, we may collect and process information about your precise or approximate location to provide location-based services. You can enable or disable location services when you use our platform at any time, through your device settings.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store certain information. These technologies help us to provide and improve our services, analyze usage, personalize content, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
Providing and Improving Our Services
We use your information to: - Facilitate connections between users and local businesses - Process transactions and send related information - Provide customer support and respond to inquiries - Improve and optimize our platform and services - Develop new features and functionality
Personalization
We use your data to personalize your experience on Bazalu, including: - Recommending relevant products and services - Customizing search results based on your preferences and location - Displaying targeted advertisements
Communication
We may use your contact information to: - Send transactional messages and service updates - Provide marketing communications (with your consent) - Respond to your comments and questions - Send security alerts and other administrative messages
Analytics and Research
We analyze user behavior and trends to: - Understand how our services are used - Conduct market research and analysis - Generate aggregated, non-identifying reports and statistics
Legal Compliance and Protection
We may use your information to: - Comply with applicable laws and regulations - Enforce our terms of service - Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues - Protect the rights and safety of Bazalu, our users, and the public
5. Data Retention and Deletion
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 we no longer need to use your information, we will take steps to remove it from our systems or de-identify it. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information at any time. Please note that some information may be retained in our records to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Access and Portability
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of this information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Correction
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law.
Restriction and Objection
You have the right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Consent Withdrawal
Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates applicable law.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include: - Encryption of data in transit and at rest - Regular security assessments and penetration testing - Access controls and authentication mechanisms - Employee training on data protection and security practices While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
Bazalu operates globally, which means your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country you live in. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. When we transfer your information to other countries, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable law. We use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities, to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the countries in which we process it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website prior to the changes becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: Email: privacy@bazalu.com Postal Address: Bazalu Inc., 123 Privacy Street, Anytown, AN 12345, United States We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and within the timeframe specified by applicable data protection laws.