Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

BazaarBay is built with confidentiality as a core principle, not an afterthought. We collect the absolute minimum information necessary to operate the Platform and we do not sell, share, or monetize any user data under any circumstances.

We do not use third-party analytics, advertising networks, tracking pixels, fingerprinting scripts, or any external services that observe your activity on the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only what is strictly required to operate your account and process transactions:

• A username and hashed password for account authentication
• A cryptocurrency wallet address you provide for receiving or sending payments
• Order and transaction records necessary to fulfill purchases and resolve disputes
• Messages sent through the Platform's internal messaging system

We do not collect your real name, email address, phone number, physical address, IP address history, device fingerprint, or any other personally identifying information beyond what you voluntarily provide.

3. Information We Do Not Collect

To be explicit, BazaarBay does not collect or store:

• Browsing history or page visit logs
• Search queries beyond what is needed to return results in the current session
• Device identifiers, browser fingerprints, or hardware information
• Location data of any kind
• Cookies beyond those strictly required for session management
• Any data from third-party sources

4. Cookies and Tracking

BazaarBay uses only a single session cookie, which is required to keep you logged in. This cookie contains no personally identifying information, is never shared with third parties, and is deleted when your session ends or you log out.

We use no tracking cookies, advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or any persistent identifiers beyond your authenticated session.

5. How We Use Your Information

The limited information we collect is used solely to:

• Authenticate your account and maintain your session
• Process and record transactions between buyers and vendors
• Facilitate dispute resolution when requested
• Deliver messages between users within the Platform
• Enforce the Terms of Service and protect the integrity of the Platform

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your information with any third party for commercial purposes.

We may disclose information only in the following limited circumstances:

• When required by a valid legal process we are compelled to comply with under applicable law
• To prevent imminent harm to persons where we have reasonable belief such harm is at risk

In all other cases, your data stays on the Platform.

7. Cryptocurrency and Pseudonymity

All transactions on BazaarBay are conducted in cryptocurrency. Blockchain transactions are recorded on public ledgers and are outside BazaarBay's control. The pseudonymity of your on-chain activity depends on the wallet practices you adopt — BazaarBay has no ability to obfuscate on-chain records on your behalf.

We encourage users who require strong operational security to research best practices for cryptocurrency privacy independently.

8. Data Retention

We retain account and transaction data only for as long as your account is active or as required to resolve open disputes. When an account is deleted, associated personal data is purged from our systems, with the exception of transaction records required for dispute resolution or legal compliance obligations.

9. Security

BazaarBay applies appropriate technical measures to protect stored data, including password hashing and encrypted connections. However, no system is perfectly secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activity conducted under your account.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the data associated with your account
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, contact BazaarBay through the support page on the Platform.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact BazaarBay through the support page on the Platform.