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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 08, 2026

This Privacy Notice for MelMart ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our Services, including our mobile application MelMart — a classified ads marketplace for the Ethiopian market where Sellers post listings for items they wish to sell, and Buyers browse, select, and connect directly with Sellers (including via in‑app chat) to negotiate and arrange the sale between themselves. MelMart does not sell, purchase, warehouse, ship, or take ownership of any goods listed on the platform, and is not a party to any transaction between a Buyer and a Seller. MelMart generates revenue solely by charging Sellers a fee to post or promote their listings — never from the sale of any goods.

Questions or concerns? Please contact us at teammelmart@gmail.com.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal information you disclose to us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, post a listing/advertisement, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services (such as contacting a Seller or responding to a Buyer), or otherwise when you contact us.

Personal Information Provided by You may include:

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.

Application Data. If you use our application(s), we may also collect the following if you choose to provide us with access or permission:

This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our application(s), for troubleshooting, and for internal analytics and reporting.

Information automatically collected

In Short: Some information — such as your IP address and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you use our Services.

This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include device and usage information such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, device name, country, location, and information about how and when you use our Services. This includes:

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law.

3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

In Short: We may share information in specific situations and with specific categories of third parties.

Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

We also may share your personal information in the following situations:

4. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.

Some tracking technologies help us maintain security, prevent crashes, fix bugs, save preferences, and support basic site functions. We also permit third parties to use tracking technologies for analytics and advertising.

Google Analytics. We may share your information with Google Analytics to track and analyze use of the Services. To opt out, visit Google Analytics Opt-out.

5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Notice, unless a longer period is required by law.

No purpose in this notice requires us to keep your personal information longer than the period you maintain an account with us, or a listing remains active, plus a reasonable period for record-keeping and dispute-resolution purposes. When there is no ongoing legitimate business need, we delete or anonymize the information.

6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

In Short: We aim to protect your information through organizational and technical security measures.

Despite our safeguards, no transmission over the Internet or storage technology can be guaranteed 100% secure. Transmission of your personal information is at your own risk.

7. Do We Collect Information From Minors?

In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18.

Our Services, including posting or responding to listings, are not directed at minors. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 years old. If we learn that personal information from a user under 18 has been collected, we will deactivate the account and delete such data. Contact us at teammelmart@gmail.com if you become aware of such data.

8. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

In Short: You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.

Withdrawing your consent — you may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Opting out of marketing communications — unsubscribe via the link in our emails or by contacting us. We may still send service-related messages (e.g. a new message from a Buyer or Seller).

Account Information — you can log in to update your account/listings, or contact us to terminate your account. We may retain some information to prevent fraud, resolve disputes, or comply with legal requirements.

9. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

No uniform technology standard for DNT signals has been finalized, so we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

10. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Notice frequently.

11. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

MelMart
Piassa, Addis Ababa 1000
Ethiopia

Email: teammelmart@gmail.com

12. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect From You?

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. To submit a request, please visit: https://forms.gle/B5sWgVLL2zxA9MHc7.

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