Privacy Policy

At Market Plus, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

1. Data We Collect

a) Account Information

• Email Address: For registration, login, and identity verification.
• Password: Managed through Firebase Authentication and not stored directly in the app.
• Name & Username: Displayed on your public profile for other users.
• Phone Number: For identity verification and optional profile display.
• Profile Picture: Uploaded to Firebase Storage servers.

b) Location Data

• We use precise (GPS) and approximate location to show nearby listings and determine your province and district.
• You can disable location services at any time from your device settings.

c) Photos & Media

• Camera: To capture product photos and profile pictures.
• Photo Gallery: To select product images from your device.
• Images are compressed before upload and stored on Firebase Storage.

d) Chat Data

• Text messages and images sent in conversations are stored in Cloud Firestore.
• Used solely to enable communication between buyers and sellers.

e) Listing Data

• Product title, description, price, category, condition, location, and images.

f) Local Data

• Search History: Stored locally on your device only.
• Notification Preferences: Stored locally and on the server.

2. How We Use Your Data

3. Permissions Required

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following Google Firebase services:

• Firebase Authentication: Email and Google Sign-In.
• Cloud Firestore: Database for listings, chats, and user profiles.
• Firebase Storage: Storing product and profile images.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): Sending push notifications.
• Firebase App Check: Protecting resources from unauthorized access.
• Cloud Functions: Server-side notification processing.

These services are subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

We also use Google Sign-In as an alternative authentication option.

5. Data Sharing

• Your public information (name, photo) is visible to other users when communicating or viewing listings.
• Data is stored on secured Google Firebase servers.
• We may share data if required by law.

6. Data Security

• All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS).
• Passwords are encrypted through Firebase Authentication.
• We use Firebase App Check to verify app authenticity.
• Images are compressed before upload to minimize data transfer.

7. Data Retention

• Your account data is retained as long as your account is active.
• You can delete your account and data at any time from app settings.
• Upon account deletion, your personal data is removed from the database.

8. Your Rights

• Access: View your personal data from your profile.
• Modify: Update your information at any time.
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and all data.
• Revoke Permissions: Disable any permission from your device settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Market Plus is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that a child's data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

10. Advertisements

The app does not contain any third-party advertisements or ad networks. The term "ads" or "listings" in the app refers to products listed for sale by users.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. You will be notified of any significant changes through the app. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: alibaradee.mail4@gmail.com

Last Updated: February 8, 2026