Your Privacy Matters

Last updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use BuyersMarket, we collect:

Account Information

  • Email address and name when you create an account
  • Profile photo (optional)

Shopping Data

  • Products you search for and add to lists
  • Price comparisons you view
  • Stores you interact with

Device Information

  • Device type and operating system
  • App version
  • General location (parish/area) for finding nearby stores

Usage Data

  • How you interact with the app
  • Features you use most frequently
  • Crash reports to improve stability

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Services

  • Show personalized price alerts
  • Calculate A-B-C ratings based on your watchlist
  • Optimize shopping lists across stores
  • Remember your preferences

Improve the App

  • Analyze usage patterns to add helpful features
  • Fix bugs and improve performance
  • Develop new features Jamaicans actually need

Communicate

  • Send price drop alerts you've requested
  • Weekly digest emails (if opted in)
  • Important service announcements

3. Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell your personal data.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

  • Cloud hosting (AWS) for secure data storage
  • Analytics tools to improve the app
  • Payment processors for Premium subscriptions

Legal Requirements

  • When required by Jamaican law
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With your explicit consent

Aggregated Data

  • Anonymous price trends may be shared publicly
  • No individual user can be identified

4. Data Security

We protect your data with:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Secure Servers: Hosted on AWS with enterprise security
  • Access Controls: Only authorized team members can access data
  • Regular Audits: We review our security practices regularly

Your Role

  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Don't share your login credentials
  • Log out on shared devices

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access

  • View all data we have about you
  • Export your data at any time

Correct

  • Update your profile information
  • Fix any inaccuracies

Delete

  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Remove specific shopping lists or alerts

Opt Out

  • Disable notifications
  • Turn off location services
  • Opt out of analytics

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our mobile app uses:

  • Local Storage: To remember your preferences
  • Session Data: To keep you logged in
  • Analytics: To understand how the app is used

We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

BuyersMarket is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through:

  • In-app notifications
  • Email to your registered address
  • Prominent notice in the app

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Contact Us - Use our secure contact form Address: Kingston, Jamaica

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours.

Your trust is important to us

BuyersMarket is committed to protecting your privacy and giving you control over your data.