Marketico (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the Marketico mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our App. By using Marketico, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. About Marketico
Marketico is a classified ads marketplace. Users can browse listings, search categories, save favorites, contact sellers (for example by phone, WhatsApp, or email), and post their own advertisements.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information needed to operate the classified ads service.
a) Information you provide
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Account login details
- Listing content you post (title, description, category, photos, and related details)
- Contact details you choose to show on your ads so other users can reach you
- Messages you send to our support team
- Profile information you choose to provide
b) Information collected automatically
- Device type and operating system
- App version
- IP address
- Usage data (such as screens visited and actions taken in the App)
- Log and diagnostic data related to app performance and errors
c) Information from device permissions
Depending on how you use the App, we may request access to:
| Permission | Why we may use it |
|---|---|
| Camera | To take photos when creating or updating an advertisement |
| Photo Library | To select and upload images for your listings |
| Notifications | To send account alerts and important service messages (when enabled) |
| Face ID / Biometrics | To securely sign in to your account, if you enable it |
You can manage or revoke these permissions in your device settings. Some features (such as posting photos) may not work without the required permissions.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Authenticate you securely
- Publish, display, and manage classified advertisements
- Allow other users to contact you using the details you include on your listings
- Provide customer support
- Send important service-related notifications
- Improve app performance, security, and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Sharing Listing Contact Details
When you post an ad, information you include (such as phone number, WhatsApp, or email) may be visible to other users so they can contact you about the listing. Please only publish contact details you are comfortable sharing publicly in the App.
5. Third-Party Services
Marketico may use trusted third-party services to operate the App, such as:
- Push notification services (for example, OneSignal)
- Hosting, analytics, and infrastructure providers
These services may process limited data on our behalf according to their own privacy policies. We share only the information necessary for them to perform their services.
6. Data Sharing
We may share your information only when necessary:
- With other App users, to the extent you publish it on your listings
- With service providers that help us operate the App
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of Marketico, our users, or others
We do not share your personal data for third-party marketing purposes.
7. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only for as long as needed to:
- Provide our classified ads services
- Support your account and listings
- Meet legal, accounting, or compliance requirements
When data is no longer required, we delete or anonymize it where possible.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including secure storage and encrypted connections where applicable.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for certain processing activities
- Object to or restrict certain uses of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time, as required by applicable law.
10. Children’s Privacy
Marketico is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
11. International Users
If you use Marketico from outside your home country, your information may be processed in countries where we or our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us: