Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25-12-2025

1. Overview
   Barakah Origins (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates a B2B marketplace platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you access or use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
   We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Account and Business Information

• Name, company name, business address
• Email address, phone number
• Business registration details (if provided)
• Vendor/store information (for suppliers)

b) Transaction and Communication Information

• Messages and communications between buyers and suppliers on the platform
• RFQs, quotations, order-related details, invoices or documents uploaded by users (where applicable)

c) Technical and Usage Information

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, clicks, time spent, referral sources
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1. How We Use Information
   We use collected information to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Provide marketplace features (listing, messaging, RFQs, vendor stores)
• Improve website performance, security, and user experience
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and policy violations
• Respond to user inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

1. Legal Basis (Where Applicable)
   Where required by law, we process information based on:

• Performance of a contract (providing platform services)
• Legitimate interests (security, fraud prevention, platform improvement)
• Compliance with legal obligations
• User consent (where collected)

1. Cookies
   We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, analyze performance, and enhance security.
   You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
2. Sharing of Information
   We may share information only as necessary with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security tools)
• Payment service providers (where enabled)
• Legal authorities where required by law
• Buyers and suppliers, when you use marketplace features (e.g., messaging, RFQs, quotations)

We do not sell personal information.

7. Data Security
   We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
   We retain information as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce platform policies. We may retain certain records for legitimate business purposes.
9. International Transfers
   Your information may be processed and stored in countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to protect information during such transfers.
10. User Rights
    Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request data portability

Requests may be subject to verification and legal limitations.

11. Third-Party Links
    Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
12. Children
    Our platform is intended for business users and is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
13. Updates to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates become effective upon publication on this page. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact
    For privacy inquiries or requests, contact us through the official website contact methods.