Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 8, 2026

            Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how BoyoMart ("we," "us," or "our") collects,
            uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application and related services
            (collectively, the "Service").
        

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account, list items, or interact with the Service, we may collect:

Account information: Name, email address, profile picture, and authentication credentials (including Google account information if you sign in with Google).
Listing information: Photos, descriptions, pricing, and category details for items you list on the marketplace.
Communications: Messages and interactions you have with other users through the Service.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information:

Device information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Location data: With your permission, we collect your approximate or precise location to show nearby listings and provide location-based features.
Usage data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including pages viewed, features used, and time spent.
Log data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
Create and manage your account.
Display marketplace listings and facilitate transactions between users.
Show you relevant listings based on your location and preferences.
Send you notifications about your listings, messages, and account activity.
Display personalized advertisements.
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends.
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and technical issues.
Comply with legal obligations.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, cloud storage, analytics, crash reporting, performance monitoring, and push notifications. See Firebase Privacy Policy.
Google AdMob: Personalized and non-personalized advertising. See Google Privacy Policy.
Google Maps: Location services and map display. See Google Privacy Policy.
Google Sign-In: Account authentication. Basic profile information (name, email, profile picture) is shared with us when you sign in with Google.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With other users: Your public profile information and listings are visible to other users of the Service.
Service providers: We share information with third-party service providers that help us operate the Service (as described in Section 3).
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Safety and rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of BoyoMart, our users, or the public.
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL.
Secure authentication via Firebase Authentication.
Access controls and security rules on our database and storage systems.
Firebase App Check to protect backend resources from abuse.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., resolving disputes, enforcing agreements).

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
Opt-out of ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or by contacting us.
Location: You can disable location services through your device settings at any time.
Notifications: You can manage push notification preferences in your device settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@boyomart.com