Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2025
1. Who We Are
Bargentic is a reverse-bidding shopping agent that negotiates with merchants on behalf of buyers in Nigeria. References to "Bargentic", "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to the Bargentic platform and its operators.
2. Information We Collect
- Account information: Your name and email address when you sign in with Google.
- Contact details: Your WhatsApp phone number, which you provide to receive offers.
- Request data: The products you search for, your preferences (condition, budget, storage), and your location (city).
- Waitlist data: If you join our waitlist, we collect your name, phone number, email, and city.
- Usage data: Basic analytics on how you interact with the platform (e.g., search events, button clicks) to improve the service.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To process your requests and negotiate with merchants on your behalf.
- To send you price offers via WhatsApp.
- To remember your WhatsApp number for future requests.
- To notify waitlist members when Bargentic launches in their city.
- To improve and personalise the Bargentic experience.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We share your contact details with merchants only to the extent necessary to fulfil your request (e.g., a merchant may receive your WhatsApp number if you choose to connect with them after receiving offers). We may use trusted third-party service providers (hosting, database, analytics) who are contractually bound to protect your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
6. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@bargentic.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out at hello@bargentic.com.