Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Beika ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Post requests for products or services
• Respond to other users' posts
• Communicate with other users
• Contact our support team

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials
• Profile information
• Business information (for business accounts)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communications and messages

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our app, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (app features accessed, time spent, interactions)
• Location data (with your permission, to help connect you with nearby sellers)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Connect buyers with sellers and facilitate transactions
• Process and complete transactions
• Send you notifications about responses to your posts
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize our app
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

4.1 With Other Users

When you post a request or respond to a post, certain information (such as your name, profile information, and contact details) may be visible to other users to facilitate communication and transactions.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

• Cloud hosting services
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers
• Customer support tools
• Marketing and communication platforms

4.3 For Legal Purposes

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Objection: Object to our processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Location Data

Our app may request access to your device's location to help you find nearby sellers and provide location-based services. You can control location permissions through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain features of the app.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. 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 those in your country. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Terms of Service

By using Beika, you agree to comply with our Terms of Service, which govern your use of our app and services. Key terms include:

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our services
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You agree not to post false, misleading, or illegal content
• You agree not to harass, abuse, or harm other users
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate our policies
• All content you post remains your property, but you grant us a license to use it
• We are not responsible for transactions between users

14. Contact Us

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