Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to PinkBazaar.in ("we", "us", "our"). We are a global business directory connecting customers with local stores, service providers, events, and job listings. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe when you visit pinkbazaar.in or interact with our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with PinkBazaar.

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Business Listing Submissions: When you submit a store, service, event, or job listing, we collect your business name, phone number, address, category, description, and any photos you upload.
• Contact & Message Form: When you send us a message via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, mobile number (optional), and message content.
• Review Submissions: When you submit a review for a listing, we collect your name, rating, and review text.
• WhatsApp Communication: If you contact us on WhatsApp for plan activation or support, the conversation is handled via WhatsApp and is not stored on our servers.

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data: With your permission, we use your device's geolocation to show nearby businesses. If you grant location access, your coordinates are stored temporarily in a browser cookie (pb_user_loc) to remember your preferred area across sessions. No location data is sent to our servers.
• Timezone & Country: We detect your browser's timezone to improve location-based sorting even when exact GPS is not available.
• Profile Analytics: We record anonymous view counts and click counts for business listings (stored in our analytics database). City-level visit data is derived from your location cookie (if set) to provide business owners with regional insights. No personally identifiable information is stored in analytics.
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand overall website traffic. This may collect your IP address, browser type, OS, and pages visited in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
• Session Cookies: We use standard session cookies for login state (business owner activity page) and to maintain your location preference. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display and manage business listings on the platform.
• To show you relevant local results based on your location or timezone.
• To provide business owners with analytics about their listing performance (views, clicks, city breakdown).
• To respond to your messages and support requests.
• To moderate and publish submitted reviews.
• To activate and manage paid listing plans (Basic Upgrade).
• To improve website functionality, design, and performance.
• To detect and prevent spam, bots, and misuse.

3. Business Owner Login & Activity Page

Business owners can log in to their Activity Page using their registered phone number. If a paid plan is active and a private PIN has been set, only the PIN can be used for login. Your phone number and PIN are stored securely in our database and are never shared publicly.

4. Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics: Tracks aggregate traffic and usage patterns. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
• Google Maps / Places API: Used to validate and enrich business location data during listing import and admin operations. No visitor data is shared with Google Maps.
• Embedded Media: Listings may include embedded videos or content from YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram. These platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our servers are secured and access to our database is restricted to authorised personnel only.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Links to Other Websites

Business listings may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you (e.g., your listing details).
• Request correction or removal of your listing or personal information.
• Withdraw location permission at any time via your browser settings.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pinkbazaar.in.

8. Children's Privacy

PinkBazaar is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Embedded & Third-Party Content

Business listings and blog posts may include embedded media from Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. All embedded content remains the property of its respective owners. Pink Bazaar does not upload, host, or claim ownership of any third-party content.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of PinkBazaar after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, reach us at:

• Email: support@pinkbazaar.in
• WhatsApp: +91 88309 42816
• Website: pinkbazaar.in