Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
OpenBazar ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our marketplace platform.
1. Information We Collect
- Account information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you register.
- Order information: Shipping address, payment method, transaction IDs, and order history.
- Usage data: Pages visited, products viewed, search queries, and time spent on the platform.
- Device information: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To process and fulfill your orders.
- To communicate with you about orders, promotions, and updates.
- To improve our platform and personalize your experience.
- To prevent fraud and ensure platform security.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Sellers: Your shipping address and name are shared with the seller to fulfill your order.
- Courier services: Order details are shared with delivery partners.
- Payment providers: Transaction data is processed by our payment partners.
- Legal authorities: When required by law.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS, bcrypt for passwords) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. Cookies
We use localStorage to store your cart, wishlist, and session token. We may use cookies for analytics and performance monitoring.
6. Your Rights
- Access and update your personal information from your account dashboard.
- Request deletion of your account by contacting us.
- Opt out of promotional emails at any time.
7. Children's Privacy
OpenBazar is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@openbazar.com.bd.