Privacy Policy for Taimake
Last Updated: August 24, 2026
Taimake ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application, Taimake (the "App").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Name — To identify you on the platform.
- Phone Number — For account verification and communication.
- Email Address — For transaction alerts and support.
- Profile Photo — To personalize your experience.
- Referral Code — To attribute rewards if you were invited by another user.
1.2 Location Data
To provide our core service of finding nearby stores and services, we collect Precise Location (GPS and network-based) data.
- Proximity Discovery: We use your coordinates to filter and display stores within a 10km (or user-defined) radius.
- Background Location: In certain versions, we may access location in the background to notify you of nearby deals, even when the App is closed.
1.3 Media and Camera
We access your device's Camera and Photo Gallery when you:
- Upload a profile photo.
- Upload store front photos (for sellers).
- Send images through the chat system.
1.4 Audio Data
We access your Microphone to facilitate voice calls between buyers and sellers/service providers using our WebRTC technology.
1.5 Financial Information
To manage your in-app wallet, we track:
- Wallet balances.
- Transaction history (payouts and funding).
Note: We do not store full credit card numbers; payments are processed through secure third-party gateways.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Facilitate commerce between buyers and local sellers.
- Process payments and withdrawals.
- Ensure safety through professional verification (for Service Providers).
- Improve App performance and debug technical issues.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We share information only in the following cases:
- With Other Users: Sellers see your name and phone number when you initiate a chat or purchase. Buyers see store details.
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (by Google) for database management, authentication, and push notifications.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety of our users.
4. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption provided by Google Firebase to secure your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. User Rights and Data Deletion
You have the right to access, update, or delete your information. To request account deletion and the removal of all associated data from our servers, please contact us at support@taimake.com (placeholder).
6. Permissions Summary
📍 Location required for local stores
🎤 Microphone required for voice calls
📷 Camera profile/store photos & QR
🔔 Notifications chat & call alerts
These permissions are required for the core functionality of Taimake.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: