1 Information We Collect
When you use Tekstore, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Account Information: Your full name, username, email address, and phone/MoMo number when you register.
- Product Listings: Names, descriptions, prices, and images of products you post for sale.
- Authentication Data: Passwords (hashed and encrypted) or Google OAuth tokens if you sign in with Google.
- Profile Photo: An optional avatar image you upload to personalise your profile.
- Usage Data: Browser type, device type, and general usage patterns collected automatically to improve the platform.
- Cart & Preferences: Shopping cart contents and theme preferences stored locally on your device.
2 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your Tekstore account.
- To display your listings to other buyers on the platform.
- To facilitate communication between buyers and sellers via WhatsApp.
- To process and confirm orders placed on the platform.
- To send important account-related notifications (e.g., password reset emails).
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and abuse.
- To improve the performance and features of the platform.
3 Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:
- Between Buyers and Sellers: Your seller name and phone number are visible to buyers who contact you about a listing.
- Service Providers: We use Supabase (database and authentication) and Netlify (hosting). These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or valid legal process.
4 Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely on Supabase infrastructure with the following protections:
- All data is transmitted over HTTPS (TLS encryption).
- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt — we never store plain-text passwords.
- Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensure users can only access and modify their own data.
- Avatar images are stored in a private Supabase storage bucket.
While we implement strong security measures, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
5 Cookies & Local Storage
Tekstore uses browser localStorage and sessionStorage (not traditional cookies) to:
- Remember your login session (
technoid_user) when you choose "Remember Me". - Save your theme preference (dark/light mode).
- Cache product listings for faster loading.
- Maintain your shopping cart between sessions.
This data is stored only on your device and is not shared with any third-party advertising networks.
6 Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: View and edit your profile at any time in your account panel.
- Correction: Update your name, phone, and email from your profile settings.
- Deletion: Contact us to request deletion of your account and all associated data.
- Data Portability: Contact us to request an export of your personal data.
- Opt-out: Delete your account at any time to stop all data processing.
7 Children's Privacy
Tekstore is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately.
8 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Tekstore after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data: