Privacy Policy

1.1 Controller Identification: Yilick Marketplace Limited, a company registered in the Republic of Uganda, is the primary controller of your personal data processed through the Platform. Our operations are governed by the Data Protection and Privacy Act of Uganda.

1.2 Applicability: This Policy applies to all Users, including buyers, sellers, and individuals applying for career opportunities through the Yilick Careers portal. By using the Platform, you acknowledge the collection and processing of data as described herein.

2.1 Voluntary Information: We collect data you provide directly, including your name, phone number, email address, gender, date of birth, and physical business location. For sellers, this includes shop branding and listing descriptions.

2.2 Career Applicant Data: If you apply for a position via our Careers portal, we collect your Curriculum Vitae (CV), professional history, education details, and any supporting documentation provided for recruitment evaluation.

2.3 Automated Metadata: We automatically log identifiers such as IP addresses, device hardware specifications, OS versions, browser fingerprints, and high-frequency clickstream data to optimize performance and detect bot activity.

2.4 Media & AI Processing: All images and videos uploaded to the Platform are processed by our AI algorithms to identify objects, detect prohibited content, and generate technical signatures for search optimization. Media may be stored with embedded EXIF data unless stripped by the User.

We process your information for the following mandatory business purposes:

• To facilitate communication and transactions between Buyers and Sellers.
• To verify account authenticity and detect/prevent fraudulent "SafeTrade" requests.
• To personalize your marketplace experience through AI-driven recommendations.
• To analyze marketplace trends and improve the Yilick software architecture.
• To comply with statutory legal requirements and law enforcement mandates.

4.1 Public Disclosure: Information provided in your public profile and listings (e.g., phone number, name) will be visible to other Users to facilitate commerce.

4.2 Third-Party Providers: We share data with secure infrastructure providers (cloud hosting, SMS gateways, and payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements.

4.3 Law Enforcement: We reserve the right to disclose personal data to regulatory bodies or law enforcement agencies when necessitated by a valid legal process or to protect the safety of our User community.

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to provide Services, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations. Upon account termination, your data will be archived or anonymized in accordance with our internal data retention schedule unless a deletion request is formally submitted and verified.

In accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, you have the right to access, review, and correct your personal information. Users are responsible for the accuracy of the data provided. Inaccurate or falsified data may lead to immediate account suspension to protect the integrity of the Platform.

The Company may revise this Policy periodically to reflect technological advancements or regulatory changes. Continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.