Vendor Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the NearbyBazaar Vendor Portal. We value the trust you place in us when you register as a vendor, service provider, or dropshipper on our platform. This Vendor Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the business and personal information of our vendors.

2. Information We Collect from Vendors

• Business Identity: Store name, registered business name, PAN, GSTIN, and business registration documents.
• Contact Information: Business email address, primary and secondary phone numbers, and physical store/warehouse addresses.
• Financial Data: Bank account details, UPI ID, and billing addresses necessary for releasing payouts and managing commissions.
• Operational Data: Inventory levels, product catalogs, service schedules, pricing rules, and sales performance metrics.

3. How We Use Vendor Information

Your data is used specifically to facilitate your business on NearbyBazaar:

• To verify your identity and ensure compliance with KYC norms.
• To process customer orders and share necessary dispatch details with our logistics partners.
• To calculate commissions, process payouts, and generate tax invoices.
• To display your public store profile, products, and contact details (as permitted by you) to buyers.
• To analyze sales trends and provide you with actionable B2B and retail analytics.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your business data to unauthorized third parties. We only share necessary information with:

• Buyers: Your store name, public contact info, and business location for order transparency.
• Logistics Partners: Pick-up addresses and contact numbers to facilitate order pickups and returns.
• Payment Gateways & Banks: To route customer payments to your linked bank account securely.
• Legal Authorities: For GST reporting, tax audits, and compliance with Indian law.

5. Security & Retention

We employ industry-standard encryption to secure your financial and identity documents. Your data is retained as long as your vendor account is active. Financial records and invoices are retained for up to 8 years as mandated by Indian tax and accounting laws.

6. Contact Our Grievance Officer