Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Company: SolarBazaar (Operated by MAKSOF Technologies, Karachi, Pakistan)

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number provided during registration.

Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, calculator inputs, and device information.

Location Data: GPS coordinates (with your permission) to help sort nearby vendors.

Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through PayFast; we do not store card numbers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and manage your account.

Connect you with relevant solar vendors based on your location and needs.

Send you quotations, estimates, and relevant updates.

Improve the Platform's features and performance.

Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

Vendors: Your name, city, and contact details are shared with vendors when you request a quote.

Service Providers: Trusted third-party services (email, payment processing, hosting) that help operate the Platform.

Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to maintain your session, remember your language preference, and analyze Platform usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.

Request correction or deletion of your data.

Withdraw consent for data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@solarbazaar.io.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Platform.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at info@solarbazaar.io.