Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Philippines Barter Marketplace (“Platform”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

• Account data: name, email, password hash, and account settings.
• Profile and listing data: listings, photos, descriptions, categories, and approximate location you provide.
• Messages: chat messages you send through the Platform.
• Technical data: IP address, device/browser data, and cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Information

• Provide and improve the Platform, including matching and search features.
• Operate user accounts, notifications, and customer support.
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and policy violations.
• Show advertising for free accounts and measure ad performance (where applicable).
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With service providers that help us operate the Platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics, fraud prevention), under confidentiality obligations.
• With other users as needed to provide the core service (e.g., your listing content and messages you send).
• When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
• As part of a business transfer (merger, acquisition, or asset sale), with notice when required.

4. Advertising and Cookies

We may display ads, especially for free accounts. Cookies and similar technologies may be used to keep you signed in, remember preferences, protect the Platform, and measure usage.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary by data type.

6. Your Choices

You can update certain account details in Settings and you may request account deletion where available. Some data may remain in backups or logs for a limited period.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Philippines

The Platform is intended for use in the Philippines. Where applicable, we aim to comply with relevant privacy requirements, including the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012.

9. Contact

Questions or requests about privacy can be sent to contact@bursaromanadetroc.ro.