Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how WantToBuy collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use our marketplace. We take your trust seriously and aim to be transparent about what data we gather and why.

1. Information we collect

  • Account details: name, email, phone number, role (buyer/seller), and password.
  • Marketplace activity: requests you create, bids you submit, files you upload, and messages exchanged.
  • Usage data: device information, IP address, and analytics to improve how the platform performs.
  • Payment & billing: transactions processed via secure third-party gateways (we do not store card numbers).

2. How we use your information

  • To create and manage your account, authenticate logins, and personalise your dashboard.
  • To match buyers and sellers, surface relevant requests, and notify you about bid activity.
  • To provide customer support, respond to security concerns, and enforce marketplace policies.
  • To analyse feature usage, conduct research, and ship improvements you’ll find useful.

3. Sharing & disclosure

We never sell your personal data. We only share limited information with service providers who help us operate WantToBuy, such as cloud hosting, analytics, payment processors, and communication tools. These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data retention & security

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to deliver services. We use industry-standard encryption, regular audits, and access controls to protect your information. You can request deletion or export of your data at any time.

5. Your choices & rights

  • Update your profile, role, and contact details from the dashboard.
  • Control email & notification preferences in account settings.
  • Request data access, correction, or deletion by contacting privacy@wanttobuy.com.
  • Deactivate your account at any time from account settings.

6. Children’s privacy

WantToBuy is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us data, please notify us so we can remove it promptly.

7. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date and notify you within the app.