PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect

We collect information by lawful and fair means, and where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and location data provided during registration.
• Verification Data: Government ID images and facial biometric data (used solely for identity verification purposes).
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and cookies.

2. Use of Information

We use your data solely for the objective of fulfilling the purposes specified by us, including:

• Providing access to the Marketplace.
• Verifying user identities to prevent fraud.
• Processing subscription and advertising payments.
• Improving our website performance and user experience.

We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of these purposes.

3. Identity Verification & Data Retention

To verify user identities and maintain a safe marketplace, we collect Government IDs and Business Certificates. We balance security with your privacy expectation:

• Image Deletion: Digital image files of your IDs and certificates are deleted from our active systems after the verification process is finalised.
• Compliance Retention: We strictly retain your ID Number, Legal Name, and Business Registration Number for a period of 7 years.

4. Your Rights (Data Protection)

In accordance with local laws (including the Data Protection Act), you have specific rights regarding your data:

• Right to Rectification: You can update or correct your personal information directly in your Account Settings. You may also request that we correct your information by contacting us at [email protected].
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we close your account and remove the personal information we hold about you. We will comply as soon as reasonably possible, subject to our legal obligations to retain data for fraud prevention or financial auditing. Contact: [email protected].
• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information that YawdFinds holds about you by contacting us at [email protected]. We will provide this information in a machine-readable format.

5. Security

We protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. We use SSL encryption for data transmission and secure third-party processors for all financial transactions.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to store your preferences (such as currency settings or theme) and to analyze site traffic. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the site (e.g., staying logged in).

7. Changes to this Policy

YawdFinds may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to your registered address.