Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Platform Name: Vardeal
Operating Country: Republic of Sudan

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you use our platform.

By using the platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Account authentication details

If you sign in using Google, we collect:

  • Your Google account name
  • Your Google avatar
  • Your email address
  • Your Google profile ID

We do not collect or store your Google password.

We do not access your Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, or any other Google services.


1.2 Order Information

When you place an order, we collect:

  • Shipping address
  • Order details
  • Transaction information
  • Order status history

1.3 Seller Information

If you register as a seller, we may collect:

  • Business information
  • Payout details
  • Ledger and transaction records

1.4 Technical Information

We may collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Usage activity on the platform

This information is used only for security, fraud prevention, and system improvement.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Authenticate users (including via Google OAuth)
  • Process and manage orders
  • Facilitate seller payouts
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Improve platform performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

We use Google user data only for authentication and account identification.

We do not use Google user data for advertising.

We do not sell Google user data.


3. Google OAuth Data Usage

If you use Google Sign-In:

  • We access only basic profile information (name, avatar, email, Google ID).
  • We use this information solely to authenticate you and create or link your account.
  • We do not access additional Google APIs beyond basic profile authentication.
  • We do not transfer Google user data to third parties except as necessary to provide our service.

Our use of Google user data complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy.


4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

  • Sellers, for order fulfillment
  • Delivery partners
  • Payment processors (when online payments are introduced)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell personal data.

We do not share personal data for advertising purposes.


5. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • While your account remains active
  • As required for legal, accounting, or dispute resolution purposes

You may request account deletion by contacting us.


6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no system is completely secure.


7. Children’s Privacy

This Platform is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you may use the Platform only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.


8. International Processing

All data is processed in accordance with applicable laws. By using the platform, you consent to the processing of your data in Sudan or other jurisdictions where our infrastructure may operate.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


10. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries:

Email: privacy@vardeal.com
Location: Republic of Sudan