Outlet Privacy Policy
Outlet (“Outlet”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when you use the Outlet mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using Outlet, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Account Information
When you create or use an Outlet account, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Mobile/phone number
Password or authentication information
Profile information
Account type or role, such as customer or vendor
Information provided through social login providers, where applicable
If you use Google or Apple sign-in, we may receive information that those providers make available to us, such as your name, email address, and authentication identifier.
B. Address and Delivery Information
To process and deliver orders, we may collect:
Delivery address
Area, city, and country
Building, floor, apartment, or other delivery details
Contact information required for delivery
Saved addresses associated with your account
C. Order and Transaction Information
When you place an order, we may collect and process:
Products purchased
Quantities and prices
Store/vendor information
Order number
Order status
Delivery information
Discounts and coupons
Refund and return information
Payment method
Transaction and payment status
D. Payment Information
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers, including MyFatoorah and other supported payment services.
We may receive information necessary to identify and process a payment, such as:
Payment reference or transaction ID
Payment status
Payment method
Related order information
We generally do not store your complete credit/debit card number, CVV, or other sensitive card authentication information on Outlet's servers when such information is processed directly by the payment provider.
You should review the applicable privacy policy of the payment provider for additional information about how it processes payment data.
E. Bank Account Information for Refunds
If you request a refund and choose a bank account for receiving the refund, we may collect and store the bank account information necessary to process the refund.
This may include:
Account holder name
Bank name
IBAN or account number
Other information required for the refund
Bank account information is used for refund processing and related financial operations and should not be used for purposes unrelated to those services.
F. Device and Technical Information
When you use Outlet, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
Device type
Operating system
App version
IP address
Device identifiers
Push notification token
Language and regional settings
Log information
Crash and diagnostic information
This information may be used to maintain security, troubleshoot problems, improve performance, and provide notifications.
G. Notifications
Outlet may send push notifications regarding:
Order updates
Delivery updates
Return and refund updates
Account activity
Promotional offers, where permitted
Important service announcements
You may be able to manage notification permissions through your device settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
Create and manage your Outlet account
Authenticate users
Process and fulfill orders
Connect customers with vendors
Process payments
Process returns and refunds
Deliver products
Communicate with customers and vendors
Provide customer support
Send order and service notifications
Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity
Maintain and secure our Services
Diagnose technical problems
Improve our application, website, and services
Manage promotions, coupons, and discounts
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
3. Vendor Information
Outlet operates as a multi-vendor marketplace. When you purchase a product from a vendor, certain information may be shared with the relevant vendor when necessary to fulfill your order.
This may include:
Customer name
Delivery information
Contact information necessary for order fulfillment
Products purchased
Order details
Return-related information
Vendors may only use customer information for legitimate marketplace activities, such as processing, preparing, delivering, or supporting an order, and must handle such information responsibly.
4. Information Sharing
We may share personal information with:
Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers for services such as:
Payment processing
Cloud hosting
Authentication
Push notifications
Analytics and diagnostics
Customer support
Delivery and logistics
Vendors
Relevant customer and order information may be shared with the vendor responsible for fulfilling an order.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required to:
Comply with applicable laws or regulations
Respond to valid legal requests
Protect our rights or property
Prevent fraud or security threats
Protect the safety of users or others
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Firebase and Social Authentication
Outlet may use Firebase services and social authentication providers such as Google and Apple to provide secure authentication and related functionality.
Where applicable, authentication providers may process information according to their own privacy policies.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website and services may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Keep users signed in
Maintain sessions
Remember preferences
Improve functionality
Analyze usage
Maintain security
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:
Unauthorized access
Unauthorized disclosure
Alteration
Loss
Destruction
Misuse
However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security. You should use appropriate security practices, including protecting your account credentials and not sharing passwords or authentication codes.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide our Services
Maintain business and transaction records
Process returns, refunds, and disputes
Meet legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
Resolve complaints and disputes
Prevent fraud and abuse
When information is no longer required, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Request information about how your data is used
Withdraw certain permissions or consents
Object to certain processing
Request restriction of certain processing
Some information may need to be retained where required by law or where necessary to complete transactions, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, or meet legitimate legal obligations.
To exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
10. Children's Privacy
Outlet is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children who are not legally permitted to use the Services.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.
11. Third-Party Services
Outlet may contain integrations or links to third-party services. These third parties may have their own privacy policies and terms.
Outlet is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services that it does not control.
12. International Data Transfers
Depending on the services and technology providers we use, your information may be processed or stored in countries other than the country where you reside.
Where required, we will take appropriate measures to protect personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we may update the effective date and, where appropriate, notify users through the application, website, or other available communication channels.
Your continued use of the Services after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means that you acknowledge the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact Outlet through the contact information provided in the application or website.
Outlet
Email: [Insert Support/Privacy Email]
Website: [Insert Website URL]
Address: [Insert Company Address]
Note: This Privacy Policy is a general privacy-policy template for the Outlet platform and should be reviewed and adapted by qualified legal counsel to comply with the specific laws and regulations applicable to your business and operating jurisdictions.