Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7 December 2025
1. Introduction
Kitabey ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, phone number
- Profile information: profile picture, bio
- Listing information: titles, descriptions, images, pricing
- Communications: messages and correspondence with us or other users
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
- Location data: approximate location based on IP address
- Cookies and similar technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide and maintain our Platform services
- Display your listings to other users
- Facilitate communication between users
- Send important notifications about your account or listings
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Other Users: Your public profile and listing information is visible to other users
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Object to certain processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@kitabey.com.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Platform, and improve our services. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect some features of the Platform.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@kitabey.com