Rural Marketplace App Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Rural Marketplace ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, stores, and shares your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Last Updated: April 11, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: name, phone number, email address, and login details when you create an account.
Profile and Listing Information: village/city, product details, item photos, pricing, and other details you submit while posting products or services.
Transaction and Communication Data: purchase requests, order status, support messages, and in-app communications.
Device and Usage Information: device type, app version, crash logs, and basic analytics to improve reliability and performance.
Location Information (Optional): approximate or precise location only if you allow it, to show relevant nearby listings.

2. How We Use Information

To create and manage your account.
To publish and display marketplace listings.
To connect buyers and sellers and support transactions.
To provide customer support and respond to queries.
To detect fraud, misuse, and security risks.
To improve app features, speed, and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following situations:

With other users: profile/listing details that you intentionally make public on the marketplace.
With service providers: hosting, analytics, communication, and support tools that process data on our behalf.
With authorities when required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or to protect rights and safety.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for business, legal, and safety purposes. We may keep limited records when required by law or to resolve disputes.

5. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No system is 100% secure, but we continuously work to safeguard user data.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You can review and update profile details from your account.
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
You can disable optional permissions (like location) anytime from your device settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services such as analytics, cloud hosting, or payment processors. These providers may process your information as described in their own privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material updates will be reflected with a revised "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this policy, contact us at: brahmastra440.tech@gmail.com