Buyit Marketplace ("Buyit", "we", "our", or "us") is a platform that connects buyers and sellers, allowing users to discover local businesses, services, and products. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Buyit mobile application or website.
By using Buyit, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password.
- Profile Details: Photos, location, business information.
- Listings and Posts: Images, descriptions, prices, product or service details.
- Communication: Messages with sellers or buyers.
- Device information including model and OS version
- Log data including IP address and timestamps
- Usage data to improve performance
- Location data if permission is granted
Buyit uses Supabase for authentication and database storage, Google Play Services for app integrity and analytics, and Maps/Location APIs where enabled.
No financial or payment data is stored by us. Buyit does not currently process payments inside the app.
We use your information to provide and improve the Buyit platform.
- Create and manage your Buyit account
- Allow buyers and sellers to interact with each other
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Ensure safety, compliance, and fraud prevention
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share limited information with:
- Service providers such as Supabase and hosting providers
- Law enforcement if required by applicable law
- Other users — for example, your profile information when you list an item or service
Your data is stored securely using Supabase with modern encryption and access-control mechanisms. We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
You have meaningful control over your information on Buyit.
- Update your profile information at any time from account settings
- Delete your account through the app
- Control location permissions through your device settings
- Request data deletion by contacting us at support@buyit.ng
Buyit is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
Buyit operates in Nigeria and the UAE. By using the app, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data on our servers, which may be hosted outside your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during any such transfer.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out.