Privacy Policy for BIRLIK App

1. Introduction

BIRLIK is a B2B digital platform that connects suppliers with shops, markets, and retail businesses. Suppliers can present their products on the platform, and shops or markets can browse these products and place order requests or contact suppliers.

The platform is designed only for information sharing and business connections. BIRLIK does not process payments, purchases, or financial transactions within the application.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when users access and use the BIRLIK application.

2. Information We Collect

To provide and operate our services, BIRLIK may collect the following types of information:

Account and Business Information

• Company, shop, or supplier name
• Contact person name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Business address
• Business category or type

Location Information

• Geolocation data during registration

Location information is requested to verify the approximate location of the business, improve supplier–shop matching within nearby regions, and help users discover relevant suppliers or shops. Location data is not used for continuous tracking.

Product Information (Suppliers)

• Product names
• Product descriptions
• Product images
• Price information
• Product availability or catalog details

Usage and Technical Information

• Device type
• App activity
• Log information
• Basic analytics data used to improve performance and stability

3. How We Use Information

• Create and manage user accounts
• Allow suppliers to present their products
• Allow shops and markets to discover suppliers
• Facilitate communication between suppliers and shops
• Improve the performance and usability of the application
• Verify business presence through location information
• Maintain system security and prevent misuse

4. Information Visibility and Sharing

BIRLIK operates as a business networking platform, meaning certain information is intentionally visible to other registered users.

Examples include:

• Supplier company information and product listings visible to shops and markets
• Shop contact information visible to suppliers when an inquiry or order request is made

BIRLIK does not sell, rent, or trade user data to third parties. Information may only be shared when required by law or necessary for platform operation.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include secure servers and controlled access to data.

However, no digital platform can guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

User information is stored as long as the account remains active or as necessary to operate the service.

Users may request account deletion. After deletion, identifiable information will be removed or anonymized where technically possible.

7. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for ensuring that the information they provide on the platform is accurate and lawful.

Suppliers are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the product information they publish.

8. Third-Party Services

BIRLIK may use trusted third-party service providers such as hosting infrastructure, analytics tools, or cloud services to support platform functionality.

These services may process limited technical information necessary to operate the application.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. When changes occur, the updated policy will be published within the application or on official platform pages.

10. Contact Information