1. Introduction
MEREPAAS is a local business discovery and listing platform that helps people find businesses, professionals and services. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may process, why we may use it and the choices available to users.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that users, business owners or authorized representatives voluntarily provide, including names, contact details, account details, listing information, business descriptions, photos and other information submitted through the platform.
3. Account Information
If account features are enabled, information needed for registration, authentication, profile management and account security may be processed.
4. Business Listing Information
Business listings may include business names, categories, addresses, service areas, phone numbers, opening hours, descriptions, photos, websites and other listing details provided for discovery purposes.
5. Public Business Information
Information intentionally submitted for a public business listing may be displayed publicly so users can discover and contact the business. Users should avoid submitting private information that is not intended for public display.
6. Technical / Usage Information
Where enabled, MEREPAAS may process limited technical information such as device type, browser type, pages viewed, approximate usage patterns and security-related signals to operate, secure and improve the platform.
7. How Information Is Used
Information may be used to operate MEREPAAS, manage accounts and listings, improve search and discovery, communicate with users, prevent spam or misuse, maintain platform security and improve user experience.
8. Communication
MEREPAAS may use provided contact details to respond to support requests, listing claims, policy enquiries, advertising enquiries or important service-related communications.
9. Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures may be used to help protect information. No internet-based service or storage method can guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for platform operations, account or listing management, security, dispute handling, legal obligations or other legitimate business purposes.
11. Third-Party Services
MEREPAAS may rely on third-party services for hosting, databases, authentication, analytics, maps, payments or advertising where applicable. Those providers may process information under their own terms and privacy practices.
12. External Links
Listings may contain links to third-party websites, maps, messaging tools or other services. MEREPAAS does not control the privacy practices of those external services.
13. User Choices
Users may choose what information they submit, subject to fields required for particular features. Where available, users may request correction, update or removal of account or listing information through platform support.
14. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated as MEREPAAS features, services or applicable requirements evolve. The current version will be published on this page.
15. Contact
Questions about privacy, account information or business listing data may be sent through the MEREPAAS Contact Us page.