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PRIVACY POLICY

LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 12, 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to birtamod.online ("we," "us," "our," or "Platform"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our multi-vendor marketplace platform.

By using birtamod.online, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Platform.

1.1 About Our Platform

birtamod.online is a multi-vendor marketplace platform operating in Nepal, connecting vendors and buyers across the country. We facilitate transactions between vendors and buyers but do not directly sell products.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration Information: - Full name - Email address - Phone number - Username and password - Date of birth - Gender (optional)

Vendor-Specific Information: - Business name and registration details - Tax identification number (PAN) - Bank account information - Government-issued identification documents - Business address and contact information - Business category and description

Buyer Information: - Shipping addresses - Billing addresses - Payment information (processed through third-party payment processors)

Transaction Information: - Purchase history - Order details - Payment amounts - Shipping preferences - Communication with vendors

Communications: - Messages sent through our Platform - Customer support inquiries - Feedback and reviews - Survey responses

User-Generated Content: - Product listings and descriptions - Product images and videos - Reviews and ratings - Comments and forum posts - Profile information

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device and Usage Information: - IP address - Browser type and version - Operating system - Device identifiers - Mobile network information - Pages visited and time spent on pages - Click patterns and navigation paths - Referral URLs - Search queries within the Platform

Location Information: - Approximate location based on IP address - Precise location (if you grant permission) - Shipping and billing addresses

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: - Session cookies - Persistent cookies - Web beacons - Pixel tags - Local storage - Analytics tools

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from: - Social media platforms (if you connect your account) - Payment processors - Shipping and logistics providers - Identity verification services - Marketing partners - Public databases and credit bureaus (for fraud prevention) - Other users (such as when they refer you or leave reviews)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 Platform Operations

3.2 Service Improvement

3.3 Marketing and Advertising

3.4 Legal and Security

3.5 Business Operations

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR COMPLIANCE)

We process your personal information based on:

Contract Performance: To provide our services as outlined in our Terms of Service

Legitimate Interests: To improve our Platform, prevent fraud, and conduct business operations

Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Consent: For marketing communications and certain data collection activities (you may withdraw consent at any time)

5. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

5.1 Between Vendors and Buyers

When you make a purchase, we share relevant information with the vendor, including: - Your name - Shipping address - Contact information - Order details

Vendors are independent parties and are responsible for their own data practices.

5.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf: - Payment processors (e.g., eSewa, Khalti, banks) - Shipping and logistics companies - Cloud hosting providers - Email service providers - Analytics providers - Customer support tools - Marketing platforms - Security and fraud prevention services - Identity verification services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

5.3 Advertising Partners

We may share aggregated or de-identified information with advertising partners to: - Display targeted advertisements - Measure ad performance - Conduct market research

We do not sell personally identifiable information to advertisers.

5.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

5.5 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to: - Court orders or subpoenas - Law enforcement requests - Government investigations - Legal proceedings - Protection of our rights or property - Emergency situations involving safety

5.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent.

5.7 Public Information

Information you post publicly (such as reviews, comments, or public profile information) may be viewed by anyone.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to: - Maintain your account - Provide our services - Comply with legal obligations - Resolve disputes - Enforce our agreements

Specific Retention Periods: - Account information: Duration of account plus 3 years after closure - Transaction records: 7 years (for tax and accounting purposes) - Communication records: 3 years - Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or 2 years of inactivity - Server logs: 90 days

After the retention period, we will delete or anonymize your information unless required by law to retain it longer.

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to: - Access your personal information - Request a copy of your data in a portable format - Receive information about how we process your data

7.2 Correction

You can update or correct your information through: - Account settings - Contacting customer support - Requesting corrections via email

7.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to: - Legal obligations to retain certain data - Legitimate business needs - Ongoing transactions or disputes

7.4 Restriction and Objection

You can: - Restrict processing of your information - Object to certain types of processing - Opt-out of marketing communications - Disable cookies through browser settings

7.5 Marketing Communications

You can opt-out of marketing emails by: - Clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email - Adjusting your account notification settings - Contacting us directly

You cannot opt-out of transactional or service-related communications.

7.6 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through: - Browser settings (most browsers allow you to refuse cookies) - Privacy settings on the Platform - Third-party opt-out mechanisms

Note: Disabling cookies may limit Platform functionality.

7.7 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: - Email: privacy@birtamod.online - Privacy Request Form: [URL] - Phone: [Phone Number]

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. DATA SECURITY

8.1 Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information: - Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) - Encryption of sensitive data at rest - Secure data centers - Access controls and authentication - Regular security audits - Employee training on data protection - Incident response procedures

8.2 Payment Security

We do not store complete credit card or debit card information. Payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment processors.

8.3 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for: - Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials - Using a strong, unique password - Notifying us immediately of any security breaches - Logging out after using shared devices

8.4 Limitations

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Our servers are primarily located in Nepal. If you access the Platform from outside Nepal, your information may be transferred to and processed in Nepal or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us immediately. We will delete such information from our systems.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

11.1 External Websites

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11.2 Third-Party Services

When you use third-party services integrated with our Platform (such as social media login or payment processors), their privacy policies apply to their collection and use of your information.

11.3 Social Media

If you connect your social media accounts, we may collect information from those platforms according to their privacy settings and policies.

12. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

12.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: - Required for Platform functionality - Enable authentication and security - Cannot be disabled

Performance Cookies: - Analyze how users interact with the Platform - Help us improve functionality - Provide usage statistics

Functionality Cookies: - Remember your preferences - Personalize your experience - Store language settings

Advertising Cookies: - Display relevant advertisements - Measure ad effectiveness - Prevent repeated ads

12.2 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party cookies from: - Google Analytics - Facebook Pixel - Advertising networks - Social media platforms

12.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through: - Browser settings - Cookie consent banner - Opt-out tools provided by third parties

13. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals. Our Platform does not currently respond to these signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

14. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@birtamod.online.

15. EUROPEAN UNION USERS (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

To exercise these rights or file a complaint with a supervisory authority, contact us at privacy@birtamod.online.

16. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

We may use automated decision-making for: - Fraud detection and prevention - Credit risk assessment for vendors - Personalized recommendations - Advertising targeting

You have the right to: - Request human review of automated decisions - Express your point of view - Contest the decision

17. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect: - Changes in our practices - Legal or regulatory changes - New features or services

Material changes will be notified via: - Email to registered users - Prominent notice on the Platform - In-app notification

The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

18. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

For questions or concerns about data protection, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Name: DPO ONLINE
Email: privacy@birtamod.online
Phone: 0411712737
Address: Birtamod-1, Jhapa, Nepal

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

General Privacy Inquiries:
Email: privacy@birtamod.online
Phone: 0411712737

Data Subject Requests:
Email: privacy@birtamod.online

Mailing Address:
birtamod.online - Privacy Department

Birtamod-1, Jhapa District
Nepal

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

20. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES

If you believe we have violated your privacy rights or have concerns about our data practices:

  1. Contact us directly at privacy@birtamod.online
  2. File a complaint with the Nepal Data Protection Authority (if applicable)
  3. Seek resolution through binding arbitration as outlined in our Terms of Service

21. VENDOR-SPECIFIC PRIVACY OBLIGATIONS

Vendors who collect personal information from buyers through the Platform must: - Comply with applicable privacy laws - Have their own privacy policy - Use buyer information only for order fulfillment - Protect buyer information appropriately - Not use buyer information for unauthorized marketing - Delete or anonymize buyer information when no longer needed

Vendors are independent controllers of the data they collect and are responsible for their own privacy practices.

22. CONSENT AND WITHDRAWAL

By using birtamod.online, you consent to: - Collection of information as described - Use of information for specified purposes - Sharing of information as outlined - International data transfers - Use of cookies and tracking technologies

You may withdraw consent at any time by: - Closing your account - Opting out of specific data processing activities - Contacting Privacy

Withdrawal of consent may limit your ability to use certain Platform features.

23. LANGUAGE

This Privacy Policy is written in English. Translations may be provided for convenience, but the English version governs in case of any discrepancy.


BY USING BIRTAMOD.ONLINE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS.


© 2026 birtamod.online. All rights reserved.

Last Reviewed: January 12, 2026
Next Review Date: July 12, 2026