Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Smart Barter ("we," "our," "us") is a peer-to-peer listing and communication platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile photo, and general city/area location.

User Content: Listings, messages, reviews, photos, and profile information you create on the platform.

Usage Data: How you interact with the app, including pages viewed, features used, and device information.

Location Data: General location (city/area) to show relevant local listings. We do not track precise GPS location continuously.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain the platform
• To display your listings and profile to other users
• To enable messaging between users
• To send notifications about activity on your account
• To improve the platform and develop new features
• To display relevant advertisements to free users
• To administer the referral program and monthly giveaway

4. Information Visible to Other Users

Your display name, general city/area, profile photo, listings, reviews, and trade history are visible to other users. Your email address, exact home address, and phone number are never shown to other users.

5. Data Handling

Smart Barter stores user-generated content including listings, messages, and profile information to operate the platform. Smart Barter does not maintain financial records, trade value ledgers, or transaction accounting for users. Smart Barter may comply with lawful court orders or legal processes but does not voluntarily provide tax reporting because it is not a barter exchange.

6. Third-Party Services

Smart Barter uses third-party services for analytics, advertising (AdMob), push notifications, and payment processing (for Premium subscriptions via App Store and Google Play). These services may collect data as described in their own privacy policies.

7. Advertising

Free users see advertisements served through AdMob and Smart Barter's direct advertising platform. Ad networks may use cookies or device identifiers to serve relevant ads. Premium users do not see advertisements.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your data is permanently removed after a 7-day grace period. Some data may be retained as required by law.

10. Children's Privacy

Smart Barter is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

11. Your Rights

You may access, update, or delete your personal information through the app's settings at any time. You may request a copy of your data by contacting support.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact our support team.