Effective Date: 3^rd October 2026

VaishyaMart – www.vaishyamart.com (“VaishyaMart”, “Website”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of its users and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.

1. Information We May Collect
   Depending on Website use, we may collect Vendor name, business/firm name, mobile number, email, address, identity proof, address proof, product/service details and other registration information. Product listings may include product names, descriptions, images, prices, categories and business information. Buyer enquiries may include name, mobile number, email and enquiry details. Technical information may include IP address, browser/device type, operating system, pages visited and technical logs.
2. Why We Collect Information
   Information may be collected to create/manage accounts, verify Vendors, review registrations, approve listings, facilitate Buyer–Vendor communication, respond to enquiries, operate and improve the Website, prevent misuse/fraud, maintain security, manage subscriptions and comply with applicable legal requirements.
3. Identity and Address Documents
   Where identity and address proof are requested, such information is collected primarily for Vendor verification and maintaining platform integrity. Users should upload only genuine and valid documents through the designated process. VaishyaMart will take reasonable measures to protect such information against unauthorized access, misuse or disclosure, subject to applicable law and technical limitations.
4. Publicly Displayed Information
   Certain Vendor information may be publicly displayed, including business name, product/service details, images, business description, applicable contact details and other information intentionally provided for public listing. Vendors should not upload confidential or unnecessary personal information in publicly visible areas.
5. Sharing of Information
   VaishyaMart does not intend to sell personal information to third parties for their independent commercial use. Information may be shared where reasonably necessary to facilitate Buyer–Vendor communication, with service providers supporting Website operations, for hosting/security/maintenance/technical services, where required by law, to investigate fraud or security incidents, or to protect rights, property or safety.
6. Buyer–Vendor Communication
   When a Buyer submits an enquiry to a Vendor, information provided by the Buyer may be made available to the relevant Vendor so that the Vendor can respond. Users should avoid submitting sensitive information through general enquiry forms unless genuinely required.
7. Cookies
   The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain login sessions, remember preferences, improve functionality, understand Website usage and support security/analytics. Users may control cookies through browser settings, although disabling some cookies may affect functionality.
8. Data Security
   We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no Internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
9. Data Retention
   We may retain personal information as reasonably necessary for account management, records, dispute resolution, legal obligations and Website protection. When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymized or securely disposed of, subject to applicable requirements.
10. Third-Party Services
    The Website may use third-party providers for hosting, security, analytics, communication, maintenance and technical functions. Such providers may process information as necessary to provide their services. VaishyaMart does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites or services.
11. Vendor Responsibility
    Vendors are responsible for appropriately handling personal information obtained directly from Buyers and must not misuse, sell, distribute or disclose Buyer information obtained through VaishyaMart for unauthorized purposes.
12. Children’s Privacy
    The Website is not specifically designed to collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child’s personal information has been submitted without appropriate consent or authorization, we may take reasonable steps to remove it, subject to applicable law.
13. User Rights and Requests
    Subject to applicable law, users may contact VaishyaMart regarding questions or requests concerning their personal information, including access, correction or deletion where applicable.
14. Changes to Privacy Policy
    VaishyaMart may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Website functionality, legal requirements or business practices. The updated policy will be published on the Website with a revised effective date.
15. Contact Us
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By continuing to use VaishyaMart, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.