Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Overview
Marketpals ("the App") is a friends-only marketplace where you can buy and sell items within your trusted circle. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information we collect
Account information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and username. You may optionally add a profile photo.
Listings: When you post an item for sale, we collect the listing title, description, price, category, condition, and any photos you upload.
Messages: When you use the in-app chat feature, we store the content of messages exchanged between you and other users to facilitate transactions.
Comments: When you comment on a listing, we store the comment content.
Friend connections: We store your friend list and group memberships to determine which listings are visible to you.
Push notification tokens: If you enable push notifications, we store your device's push notification token to deliver notifications about new messages, comments, and friend requests.
Information we do not collect
We do not collect your location data, contacts, browsing history, financial information, or any data from other apps on your device. We do not use cookies or tracking technologies. We do not run analytics or advertising tools.
How we use your information
We use your information solely to operate the App, including displaying listings to your friends, delivering messages between users, sending push notifications you have opted into, and managing your account.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-party services
- Supabase (database and authentication): Stores your account data, listings, messages, and files. See the Supabase Privacy Policy.
- Expo (push notifications): Delivers push notifications to your device. See the Expo Privacy Policy.
- Apple (authentication and distribution): Handles app distribution and may process sign-in. See the Apple Privacy Policy.
Data storage and security
Your data is stored securely on Supabase servers with encryption at rest and in transit. Photos are stored in Supabase Storage with access controlled by row-level security policies, ensuring only authorized users can view your content.
Data retention
Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. Listings, messages, and comments remain stored until you delete them or delete your account.
Your rights
You may at any time:
- Update or correct your profile information within the App.
- Delete your listings, comments, and messages.
- Request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at the email below.
- Disable push notifications through your device settings.
Children's privacy
The App is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App and on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at chris.khanoyan@gmail.com.