Privacy Policy

Apna Local Market

Effective Date: 16 March 2026
Last Updated: 16 March 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Apna Local Market ("we", "our", or "us").

Apna Local Market is a mobile application that helps users discover nearby shops and products listed by local sellers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application.

By using the Apna Local Market application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect certain information to operate and improve our services.

2.1 Personal Information

When you use our app or sign in through Google, we may collect:

Name (from Google account)
Email Address
Profile Photo (optional)
Phone Number (provided by users)

This information is used for account identification and communication between buyers and sellers.

2.2 Device Information

We may collect certain device-related information including:

Android Device ID
Device Model
Operating System Version
App Version
Installation Information

This information helps us prevent misuse of the platform (such as multiple account abuse from the same device), improve app performance, and maintain platform security.

2.3 Location Information

Our app may access your device location only when the app is actively being used.

Location data is used for:

Showing nearby shops and products
Displaying listings within approximately a 3–5 km radius
Providing directions to shops
Allowing manual location selection
For sellers registering a shop, the app may also collect the shop's location coordinates (latitude and longitude). When a seller taps the "Select Location" option during shop registration, the app automatically fetches the current location coordinates from the device to accurately set the shop's location. This information is used only to display the shop on the map and help buyers find nearby shops.

Important notes:

We do not track your location in the background
Location permission can be denied or revoked anytime through device settings.

2.4 Content Provided by Users

Users may voluntarily provide information when creating shop listings or product listings.

Examples include:

Shop Information

Shop name
Shop address
Shop location coordinates
Shop contact details
Shop images or banners

Product Listings

Product images
Product descriptions
Product prices
Product categories

2.5 Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain information about how users interact with the app, including:

Features used
Product searches
Pages visited
App interactions
Crash logs and error reports

This information helps us improve app stability and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Operation

Creating and managing user accounts
Authenticating users through Google Sign-In
Displaying nearby shops and products
Allowing buyers to contact sellers via WhatsApp
Enabling shop and product listings

3.2 Platform Security

We use collected data to maintain the integrity of the platform, including:

Preventing multiple accounts from the same device
Detecting fraudulent or abusive behavior
Reviewing and moderating user-generated content
Enforcing platform policies

3.3 Service Improvement

We analyze usage data to:

Improve app performance
Fix bugs and crashes
Develop new features
Improve user experience

3.4 Communication

We may use your contact information to:

Respond to support requests
Send important service updates
Notify users about policy changes

4. Third-Party Services

Our app uses third-party services that may process certain information.

Google Services

Our app uses:

Google Sign-In for authentication
Google Maps for location services
Google AdMob for displaying advertisements

Google Privacy Policy
https://policies.google.com/privacy

AdMob Advertising Policy
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Supabase

We use Supabase as our backend service for:

Database storage
Authentication
Image storage

Our app allows buyers to contact sellers through WhatsApp.

When users choose to contact a seller, the app redirects them to WhatsApp. Communication then occurs entirely on WhatsApp's platform.

Bunny CDN

We use Bunny CDN to deliver images and static files efficiently.

When content is requested from the app, certain technical information such as:

IP address
request headers
device information

may be temporarily processed by Bunny CDN servers to deliver content quickly and reliably.

5. Advertising

Our app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.

AdMob may collect certain information such as:

Advertising ID
Device information
App usage data
Approximate location

Users can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting their device settings.

For more information:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect user information.

Security practices include:

Secure cloud storage
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
Restricted access to sensitive data
Regular system updates

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain user information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

If an account is deleted, personal information may be removed or anonymized within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

8. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal data by submitting the account deletion request form available at: https://forms.gle/KfPhrFRCur6vvgC49

After verifying the request, we will delete or anonymize the user's account information and associated personal data within 30 days.

Please note that certain information may be retained for a longer period if required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

9. Children's Privacy

Our application can be used by anyone to browse shops and products.

However, creating shop listings or selling products requires users to be 18 years or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information, they should contact us immediately so we can remove the information.

10. Location Data Usage

Location data in our app is used for the following purposes:

• Showing nearby shops and products

• Location-based browsing

• Navigation to shop locations

For users browsing the app, location access is used only while the app is actively being used and is not continuously tracked or stored.

For sellers who register a shop, the shop's location coordinates (latitude and longitude) may be stored when the seller selects the shop location during shop registration. This stored location is used only to display the shop on maps and help buyers find nearby shops.

11. International Users

Although the application is primarily intended for users in India, users from other countries may access it.

By using the application, users consent to their information being processed in India.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes may be communicated by:

Updating the policy page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Notifying users through the app if necessary

Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

13. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will take reasonable steps to:

Investigate the incident
Notify affected users if required
Implement corrective measures

14. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

Keeping their account secure
Providing accurate information
Avoiding prohibited or illegal listings
Reporting suspicious activity

15. User Generated Content

Apna Local Market allows users to create and publish content such as:

shop listings
product listings
images
descriptions

Users are responsible for the content they upload.

The following types of content are prohibited:

Illegal products or services
Counterfeit goods
Adult or explicit content
Hate speech or abusive material
Fraudulent or misleading listings
Content that violates intellectual property rights

Users can report inappropriate content through the in-app reporting feature.

Reported content may be reviewed and actions may include:

Removing the content
Suspending the account
Restricting access to the platform

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email
apnalocalmarketofficial@gmail.com

App Name
Apna Local Market

17. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in India.

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