Welcome to Banabel Buy and Sell. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account details such as name, email, and phone number.
- Profile information including your username, bio, and address.
- Product and listing data that you upload or share on our platform.
- Usage information such as device type, IP address, and app interactions.
- Payment information for premium services or ads (processed securely by third-party payment providers).
2. Location Data
Banabel Buy and Sell may collect and use your location data to provide core functionality within the app. This may include:
- Displaying nearby products, listings, or sellers based on your location.
- Improving the accuracy of search results and delivery estimates.
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent or suspicious activity.
Location data may be collected in two ways:
- Approximate location: obtained automatically from your device’s network or IP address.
- Precise location: obtained through GPS or device sensors, but only if you explicitly grant permission within the app.
We do not sell or share your location data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. Location data is used solely to enhance user experience and platform functionality.
You can disable location permissions at any time through your device’s settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account.
- To facilitate buying and selling between users.
- To improve our services and provide better user experiences.
- To send notifications, updates, and promotional messages (you can opt out anytime).
- To ensure compliance with laws and prevent fraudulent activity.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with:
- Payment processors to handle secure transactions.
- Cloud hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Firebase, AWS) to improve performance.
- Law enforcement when required by law or to protect users’ safety.
5. Data Security
We use encryption, access control, and regular security updates to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Your Rights
- You may request to access, correct, or delete your account data.
- You may opt out of promotional emails or notifications.
- You can delete your account at any time from within the app.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us for removal.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Banabel Buy and Sell
Email: support@banabel.com
Address: Istanbul, Turkey