Welcome to Crop K, your free classifieds marketplace. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.
1. Information We Collect
To provide our services, we may collect:
Account Information: Name, email address, phone number (for verification)
Listings Data: Product details, photos, prices, and location information
Communication Data: Messages exchanged between buyers and sellers
Technical Data: IP address, device information, browser type, and usage data
Location Data: Approximate location to show nearby listings (if enabled)
2. How We Use Your Information
Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
Display and promote your listings to potential buyers
Improve and personalize your experience on our platform
Monitor and prevent fraud, spam, or misuse of our services
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
Important: Crop K does not process payments. All transactions are conducted directly between buyers and sellers.
3. Information Sharing
We may share your information in these limited circumstances:
With Other Users: When you initiate contact, certain information (like your phone number) may be shared
Service Providers: With companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, etc.)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. We recommend:
Never sharing financial information in public listings
Meeting in safe, public places for transactions
Using our messaging system rather than personal contact details initially
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access, update, or delete your account information
Opt-out of marketing communications
Disable location tracking through your device settings
Request a copy of your personal data
6. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
7. Children's Privacy
Crop K is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.