Privacy Policy
AZABAZAAR PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: June 9, 2026
Effective Date: June 9, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to AzaBazaar. At AzaBazaar International Service ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users' personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, or engage with our dual-platform services, which include our Shopping Marketplace and Local Classifieds (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms herein, please do not access the Platform.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you safely and efficiently.
A. Personal Information You Provide to Us
Account Registration Data: First and last name, email address, phone number, and a secure password.
Transaction Data (Shopping Marketplace): Billing address, shipping address, and order history.
Financial Data: While we facilitate payments, we do not directly store your raw debit/credit card numbers or bank PINs. Payment information is securely transmitted to our licensed third-party payment processors (such as Paystack or Flutterwave).
User-Generated Content (Classifieds): Information you voluntarily publish in a classified listing, including item descriptions, photographs, general location (e.g., city/neighborhood), and preferred contact methods.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, and data regarding your interactions with the Platform.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We utilize cookies and similar technologies to maintain user sessions, analyze platform traffic, and personalize your experience. (Please see our Cookie Policy or Cookie Consent Banner for management options).
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
AzaBazaar relies on the data we collect for the following primary purposes:
To Provide the Services: Facilitating the creation of your account, processing your marketplace orders, and rendering your classified listings visible to the public.
To Facilitate Communication: Enabling buyers and sellers to connect regarding classified listings, and sending you administrative notifications, order confirmations, and security alerts.
To Ensure Safety and Security: Monitoring the Platform to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent activities, scams, spam, and unauthorized access.
To Improve the Platform: Analyzing user behavior and feedback to enhance our UI/UX, fix bugs, and develop new features.
To Process Payments: Facilitating secure checkout processes and calculating applicable logistics fees.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share information in the following circumstances:
Public Display (Classifieds Only): When you post a classified ad, the information you choose to include (such as item photos, location, and a masked or direct contact number) becomes publicly accessible to facilitate peer-to-peer connection.
Third-Party Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted partners who assist us in operating our Platform, including:
Payment Gateways: To process secure transactions.
Logistics & Delivery Partners: To fulfill shipping orders generated from the Shopping Marketplace.
Cloud Hosting & IT Providers: To maintain platform infrastructure and security.
Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information to regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or courts if required to do so by Nigerian law, or if we believe such action is necessary to investigate fraud, protect the rights and safety of our users, or enforce our Terms and Conditions.
5. DATA SECURITY
We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes utilizing SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission and employing secure, hardened server architectures. However, please understand that no method of electronic transmission or internet storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
In accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and other applicable data protection frameworks, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You may update or correct inaccurate data through your account settings or by contacting support.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your account and associated personal data, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records for fraud prevention and financial compliance.
Right to Restrict or Object: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by utilizing the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or adjusting your account preferences.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as for tax, legal, or accounting purposes). When your data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our Platform may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
AzaBazaar reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or statutory requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.
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:
AzaBazaar International Service
Data Privacy Office
Email: [Your Privacy/Support Email, e.g., privacy@azabazaar.com]
Website Form: www.azabazaar.com/contact