Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Dwell Mart ("Dwell Mart", "we", "our", or "us") operates a suite of mobile applications and related services, including the Dwell Mart User/Customer App, Dwell Mart Vendor/Seller App, and Dwell Mart Delivery Partner App (collectively referred to as the "Apps").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when users, customers, vendors, sellers, delivery partners, and other individuals use our Apps and services.
By accessing or using any of the Dwell Mart Apps, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Apps Covered by This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
Dwell Mart User/Customer App
The User App allows customers to browse products, place orders, make payments, manage addresses, receive order updates, and communicate with vendors or delivery partners where applicable.
Dwell Mart Vendor/Seller App
The Vendor App allows sellers or businesses to register, manage their business profile, add and manage products, receive and manage orders, update order status, view sales information, and communicate with customers or delivery partners where applicable.
Dwell Mart Delivery Partner App
The Delivery App allows delivery partners to register, manage their delivery profile, receive delivery assignments, view pickup and delivery information, update delivery status, navigate to relevant locations, and communicate with customers, vendors, or the Dwell Mart platform where applicable.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on the App and services you use, we may collect the following information.
A. Account Information
We may collect:
Full name
Mobile phone number
Email address
Password or authentication information
Profile photograph, if provided
Account type or role
Business information for vendors
Delivery partner information where required
B. Address Information
For customers and vendors, we may collect information such as:
Delivery or business address
City, state, and postal code
Landmark
Saved addresses
Location selected for delivery
This information may be used to process orders and facilitate deliveries.
C. Order and Transaction Information
For customers, we may collect:
Products ordered
Order amount
Order history
Delivery details
Payment status
Order status
Refund or cancellation information
For vendors, we may collect:
Products and services listed
Orders received
Sales and transaction information
Order fulfillment information
Business information
For delivery partners, we may collect:
Assigned delivery orders
Pickup and delivery details
Delivery status
Delivery history
Earnings or payout information, where applicable
D. Payment Information
Depending on the payment methods available in the Apps, payment-related information may be processed by third-party payment providers.
We may receive information such as:
Payment status
Transaction reference
Payment method
Refund status
We generally do not store complete payment card or banking credentials unless specifically required and legally permitted.
E. Location Information
The Apps may use location information when necessary to provide location-based functionality.
For customers, location may be used to:
Select a delivery location
Find available services
Determine delivery availability
Improve delivery-related functionality
For vendors, location may be used to:
Identify the business/store location
Support order fulfillment
Facilitate communication with delivery partners
For delivery partners, location may be used to:
Show pickup and delivery locations
Support navigation
Provide delivery tracking
Update delivery progress
Help customers and vendors receive relevant delivery status information
Location access may be collected while the Delivery Partner App is being used and, where necessary for an active delivery, may be processed in the background according to the permissions and functionality provided by the App.
Users can manage location permissions through their device settings.
3. Camera, Photos, and Media
Where the Apps provide features that require images, we may request access to the camera or selected photos.
For example:
Customers may upload images when contacting support.
Vendors may upload product, store, or profile images.
Delivery partners may upload required delivery-related images or documents, where supported.
We access only the media necessary for the requested feature and subject to the permissions granted by the user.
4. Information Collected by the Delivery Partner App
The Delivery Partner App may require additional information because of the nature of delivery services.
This may include:
Delivery partner profile information
Contact information
Delivery assignment information
Pickup and delivery locations
Real-time or recent location information during active deliveries
Delivery status
Delivery history
Earnings and payout information
Vehicle-related information, where required
Documents submitted for verification, where applicable
Location information may be used to help delivery partners navigate to pickup and delivery locations, provide delivery status, and support customers, vendors, and the Dwell Mart platform during an active delivery.
5. Information Collected by the Vendor App
Vendors may provide information such as:
Vendor or business name
Owner or authorized representative name
Phone number
Email address
Business address
Store location
Product information
Product images
Pricing information
Business documents, where required
Bank or payout information, where applicable
Order and sales information
This information is used to operate the vendor account, process orders, manage products, facilitate payments or payouts, and provide vendor services.
6. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
Create and manage user, vendor, and delivery partner accounts.
Verify accounts and information where necessary.
Process and manage customer orders.
Help vendors receive and fulfill orders.
Assign and manage deliveries.
Facilitate communication between customers, vendors, delivery partners, and Dwell Mart.
Process payments, refunds, and payouts.
Provide navigation and location-based services.
Provide customer and vendor support.
Send order, delivery, account, and service notifications.
Provide important service announcements.
Improve the Apps and services.
Monitor performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, unauthorized activity, and security threats.
Maintain the safety and reliability of our platform.
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
7. Communication Between Users, Vendors, and Delivery Partners
Depending on the features available, Dwell Mart may facilitate communication between customers, vendors, and delivery partners.
For example, relevant contact or order information may be made available when necessary to:
Complete an order
Coordinate pickup
Coordinate delivery
Resolve delivery issues
Provide customer support
Such information should only be used for legitimate order, delivery, or service-related purposes.
8. Sharing of Information
We do not sell users' personal information.
We may share relevant information with trusted third parties and service providers when necessary to operate Dwell Mart, including:
Payment processors
Delivery and logistics providers
Cloud hosting providers
Database and infrastructure providers
Maps and navigation service providers
Notification providers
Analytics providers
Crash reporting providers
Customer support providers
Communication service providers
Other technology or service providers supporting our operations
Information may also be shared with customers, vendors, or delivery partners when necessary to complete an order or delivery.
We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, government request, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, and security of Dwell Mart, our users, or others.
9. Third-Party Services
The Apps may use third-party services for functionality such as:
Payment processing
Maps and navigation
Push notifications
Analytics
Crash reporting
Cloud storage
Authentication
Communication
Hosting and infrastructure
These third-party services may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party services integrated into the Apps.
10. Push Notifications
Dwell Mart may send notifications relating to:
New orders
Order confirmation
Order status
Delivery assignments
Delivery status
Payment status
Vendor updates
Account information
Important service announcements
Offers and promotions, where applicable
Users can manage notification permissions through their device settings.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission, electronic storage system, or digital service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users are responsible for keeping their account credentials confidential and should notify us if they believe their account has been accessed without authorization.
12. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide our services
Maintain accounts
Complete orders and deliveries
Maintain transaction records
Process payments and payouts
Resolve disputes
Prevent fraud and abuse
Meet legal and regulatory requirements
Protect our legitimate business interests
When information is no longer required, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it in accordance with applicable laws.
13. Account and Data Deletion
Users, vendors, and delivery partners may request deletion of their account and associated personal information by contacting us.
Email: dwellmartdelhi@gmail.com
Where an account deletion feature is available within the App, users may also use that feature to submit a deletion request.
After receiving a deletion request, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize eligible personal information.
Certain information may be retained where necessary to:
Comply with legal obligations
Complete pending transactions
Resolve disputes
Prevent fraud or abuse
Maintain financial or transaction records
Protect our legal rights
14. Children's Privacy
Dwell Mart is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us at:
dwellmartdelhi@gmail.com
We will take reasonable steps to review and delete such information where required by applicable law.
15. User Responsibilities
Users, vendors, and delivery partners are responsible for providing accurate information and using the Apps lawfully.
Users should not:
Provide false or misleading information.
Share account credentials with unauthorized individuals.
Misuse customer, vendor, or delivery partner information.
Use another person's account without authorization.
Attempt to access systems or information without permission.
Use information obtained through the Apps for unauthorized purposes.
16. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on the features available in the relevant App, you may be able to:
Update your profile information.
Change or manage saved addresses.
Manage notification permissions.
Manage location permissions.
Manage camera and photo permissions.
Request account deletion.
Request deletion of eligible personal information.
Contact us regarding privacy-related questions or requests.
Device permissions can generally be managed through your device's system settings.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Apps, services, technology, business practices, or applicable laws.
When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the "Effective Date" shown at the top.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or the Dwell Mart Apps, please contact us:
Dwell Mart
Email: dwellmartdelhi@gmail.com
Apps covered:
Dwell Mart User/Customer
Dwell Mart Vendor/Seller
Dwell Mart Delivery Partner
By using any Dwell Mart App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.