B-ne Privacy Policy
Personal Data Controller
B-ne, operated by Inspireafrique Technology and Operations Limited, a registered company in Zambia, is the controller of your personal data.
Categories of Personal Data We Collect
Data You Give Us Voluntarily:
When you register for and/or use the B-ne service, you may voluntarily provide information such as first name, phone number, email (collectively referred to as “Required Information”), last name, address details, working hours, as well as access to your photos, albums, and their metadata. Some functionality of the service may be limited if you choose not to provide this data.
Announcements and Transactions:
Information necessary for transactions between buyers and sellers, messaging, and communication is collected as part of the service’s activities. Information from your profile and submitted ads may be made publicly available. Exercise caution when providing information like phone numbers, addresses, or exact locations.
Data Provided by Third Parties:
When logging in using third-party services like Facebook, Google, or Apple, personal data may be obtained, including profile image, name, email, friends list, etc. Information shared via Truecaller for phone number verification is also collected.
Data We Collect Automatically:
– Referring URL data
– Device and Location Data
– Usage data
– Advertising IDs (IDFA or AAID)
– Transaction data
– Cookies
Purposes We Process Your Personal Data
We process your personal data for purposes including:
– Providing the B-ne service
– Customizing your experience
– Managing your account and providing customer support
– Communicating with you regarding your use of the service
– Researching and analyzing your use of the service
– Sending marketing communications
– Personalizing ads
– Enforcing our Terms and Conditions of Use and preventing fraud
– Complying with legal obligations
– Processing payments
Authorized Requirements for Processing Your Personal Data
We process your personal data based on your consent, to perform our contract with you, for legitimate interests, and to comply with legal obligations.
With Whom We Share Your Personal Data
We may share your information with:
– Service providers (e.g., cloud storage, data analytics, marketing partners)
– Law enforcement agencies and public authorities
– Third parties as part of a merger or acquisition
How You Can Exercise Your Rights
You have the right to access, review, update, correct, or delete your personal data. You can also object to or restrict the use of your personal data. Contact us for assistance.
Age Limitation
We do not knowingly process personal data from persons under 16 years of age.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy, and you will be notified of material changes. By continuing to use the service after changes become effective, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We will store your personal data for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal obligations. Specific data retention details are available in our policy.