Privacy policy

Protecting your data and community trust

This policy explains the personal information Derbaba collects, how we use it to run the marketplace, and the rights you have over your data.

Who we are

Derbaba is operated by 17145608 Canada Inc., Ontario, Canada, which is the data controller for personal information processed through Derbaba.com. References to “Derbaba”, “we”, “us”, or “our” in this policy mean 17145608 Canada Inc.

Information we collect

We collect only the details needed to run the marketplace and connect buyers with sellers. Required data varies depending on whether you are browsing, registering, or publishing a listing.

Account and profile data

Name, email address, password, WhatsApp number, and optional Telegram handle for seller contact. Sellers may also provide city, country, biography, specialties, and product imagery.

Listing content

Product titles, descriptions, pricing, category, sizing, shipping regions, and images uploaded for display on Derbaba.com.

Payment records

We process the $5 listing fee through Stripe. Stripe stores your payment method details and shares limited payment status information with us.

Usage data

Server logs and reliability metrics from Vercel, aggregate analytics via Google Tag Manager, and error diagnostics via Sentry. Analytics scripts load only after you accept cookies. We do not sell your data or use it for cross-site advertising.

Cookies

Strictly-necessary cookies keep you signed in and are always active. Analytics cookies (Google Tag Manager) load only after you accept them in the cookie banner; choosing “Decline” prevents them. You can clear cookies in your browser at any time.

How we use your information

We use personal data to operate the marketplace, communicate with you, and comply with the law. We do not sell personal information.

Marketplace operations

Display listings, connect buyers and sellers, and keep your account secure. Authentication and account management are handled by Clerk.

Notifications

Send transactional emails via Resend about listing status, account access, and security alerts. You can opt out of non-essential messages.

Payment processing

Process listing fees with Stripe and reconcile those charges in our Neon Postgres database.

Legal compliance

Maintain records required under Canadian law (PIPEDA) and respond to lawful data requests from regulators.

Third-party services

We rely on trusted providers to run Derbaba. Each service only receives the data needed to perform its role.

Clerk

Manages authentication, sessions, and your account profile (name, email, avatar). Clerk is the source of truth for your login credentials.

Stripe

Processes listing fee payments and stores payment method information. Stripe may collect additional verification information in accordance with its own privacy policy.

Resend

Delivers transactional and support emails on our behalf.

Google Tag Manager

Loads aggregate website analytics, and only after you accept analytics cookies. It is not used for advertising retargeting.

Sentry

Captures application error diagnostics so we can fix bugs. Configured to avoid collecting personal identifiers; session replay is disabled.

Vercel

Hosts Derbaba.com infrastructure and collects server logs and performance metrics.

Neon

Hosts our Postgres database where account, listing, and seller records are stored securely.

Your rights

We comply with PIPEDA and core GDPR principles for diaspora users residing in the EU or UK. You retain control over your personal information.

Access and correction

View and update your account details at any time from the account dashboard. Contact us if you need help editing seller information or listings.

Data portability

Request an export of your personal data, including listings and conversations facilitated through Derbaba.

Deletion

Email privacy@derbaba.com with the subject “Data deletion” and the email address linked to your account. We will confirm identity, remove active listings, and delete your account within 30 days unless retention is legally required.

Consent withdrawal

You can disable marketing emails at any time and may close your account if you no longer wish to participate in the marketplace.

Data retention and security

We keep seller and transaction records only as long as necessary to support marketplace operations and legal obligations. Access to production systems is restricted to authorized Derbaba staff.

Retention timelines

Listing data is retained for audit purposes up to 24 months after it expires or is removed. Payment records follow Stripe’s retention schedule.

Security measures

All traffic is encrypted via HTTPS. We use role-based access controls, secure development practices, and regular backups of the Neon database.

Questions?

Reach the Derbaba privacy team at privacy@derbaba.com. We typically respond within two business days.