Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 30, 2025
At VastaraShop, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information — including any Google user data accessed through our platform or integrations — when you use our website and services available at https://www.vastarashop.com.
By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
a) User-Provided Information
When you create an account, post ads, or interact with our platform, you may provide information such as:
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Name, email address, and phone number
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Business name and category
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Payment and billing information (when applicable)
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Content you post (e.g., listings, photos, messages)
b) Automatically Collected Information
We may collect information automatically through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools:
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IP address, browser type, and device information
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Pages visited and time spent on our website
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Location data (if enabled)
c) Google User Data (OAuth Integration)
When you sign in or connect using your Google account, VastaraShop may access the following Google user data through secure APIs:
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Basic Profile Information: Name, email address, and profile picture
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Google Account ID: To uniquely identify your account for authentication purposes
We do not access your emails, contacts, calendars, files, or any other Google data beyond what is explicitly authorized during the sign-in process.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data — including Google user data — to:
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Authenticate and manage your login securely using Google Sign-In
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Personalize your experience on VastaraShop
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Provide, maintain, and improve our services and user experience
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Enable posting and management of ads and listings
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Communicate with you regarding updates, offers, or support
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Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, or technical issues
We do not sell, rent, or trade your Google user data or personal information to third parties.
3. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction, including:
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HTTPS encryption across our platform
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Secure servers with limited administrative access
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Regular system updates, audits, and monitoring
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Role-based access controls for authorized staff only
Google user data obtained via OAuth is stored only as necessary to provide login and account-related functionality. Sensitive tokens are encrypted and not accessible to any third party.
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share limited user information only in the following situations:
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With your consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing of your data
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With service providers: Trusted vendors who assist in running our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, payments) under strict confidentiality obligations
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For legal reasons: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful requests
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In the event of a business transfer: If VastaraShop is involved in a merger or acquisition, user information may be transferred under equivalent privacy safeguards
We never share Google user data with advertisers or external marketing platforms.
5. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and review the data we hold about you
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Request correction, deletion, or restriction of your data
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Withdraw your consent to data processing (where applicable)
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Disconnect your Google account at any time from your VastaraShop profile
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@vastarashop.com.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.
7. Third-Party Links and Integrations
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Integrations with Google APIs are governed by this policy and by the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Updates are effective when posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
VastaraShop Support Team
Email: contact@vastarashop.com
Website: https://www.vastarashop.com