Privacy Policy

Pazar IP, Inc. (“Pazar,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for users of our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website or use our platform and related services.

1. Scope and Definitions

“Site” refers to the Company's website, accessible at https://www.pazar-ip.com (and any related pages, subdomains, or successor domains).

“Service” refers to the Company's platform and related services made available via the Site, including features that may allow users to discover, showcase, request, and manage intellectual property licensing opportunities and related workflows.

“You” refers to you as a user of our Site or Service.

“Personal Information” (or “Personal Data”) means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household.

By accessing the Site or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described here. Your use of the Service may also be governed by our Terms of Service available on the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.

A. Information you provide directly

Depending on how you interact with the Site/Service, we may collect:

• Account information: name, email address, password (hashed), phone number (optional).
• Profile information: business/brand/organization name, role, social links, biography, and other details you choose to provide.
• Communications: information in messages, forms, emails, surveys, or support requests.
• Licensing/workflow information: details you submit in listings, requests, briefs, deal discussions, and related workflow fields.
• Documents and content: files or materials you upload or share through the Service (e.g., images, brand assets, drafts), subject to your settings and permissions.
• Payment-related information: if the Service supports payments, payments are typically processed by third-party processors. We may receive limited information such as payment status, payer/payee identifiers, and transaction references, but not full card/bank details unless explicitly provided to us.
• Verification information (if enabled): if you use verification features, we and/or our vendors may collect information to confirm identity or business details (for example, contact details, government-issued ID, or business registration data), as required for verification.

B. Information collected automatically (usage and device data)

When you use the Site/Service, we may collect:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, access times, pages viewed, and referring/exit pages.
• Usage data: interactions with pages, buttons, forms, searches, and features; session duration; error logs.
• Approximate location: general location inferred from IP address.
• Cookies and similar technologies: described in Section 5.

C. Information from third parties

We may receive information from:

• Service providers we use to operate the Site/Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support).
• Payment processors (transaction confirmations and related metadata).
• Identity/verification vendors (verification results and related metadata, where used).
• Integrations you choose to connect (only as authorized by you and the integration).

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and Service.
• Create and manage accounts and user profiles.
• Facilitate platform functionality, including licensing workflows and related communications.
• Process transactions and send administrative notices (e.g., confirmations, security alerts).
• Respond to requests, provide support, and communicate with you.
• Improve the Site/Service, develop new features, and analyze usage.
• Protect the security and integrity of the Site/Service, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms.
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

Marketing communications: We may send updates about the Service. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us (see Section 11). Even if you opt out, we may still send non-marketing communications (e.g., account or security notices).

4. How We Disclose (Share) Information

We do not share Personal Information for third-party marketing purposes without your consent. We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

A. Service providers and vendors

We may share information with vendors who perform services for us (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, support tools, payment processing, verification). These vendors are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services to us and in accordance with appropriate safeguards.

B. Within the Service (based on your choices)

If you create a profile, listing, or other content, we may display information consistent with your settings and the Service's functionality. You control certain visibility choices where available.

C. Legal, safety, and compliance

We may disclose information if we believe in good faith it is reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or governmental request;
• Enforce our Terms of Service and investigate potential violations;
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues; or
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our users, or the public.

D. Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of some or all assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

E. Aggregated or de-identified information

We may use and disclose aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, improve user experience, and understand usage. Cookies may be “session” cookies (expire when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remain until deleted or expire).

Examples of data collected via cookies/analytics may include:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Referral source
• Browser/device information
• Approximate location (from IP)
• Interactions with forms or buttons

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some Site features may not function properly.

6. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide the Service and maintain your account;
• Comply with legal obligations;
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements; and
• Maintain security and prevent fraud.

You may request deletion of your account and associated information, subject to legal and operational requirements.

7. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site and Service are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at serkan.yel@pazar-ip.com, and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

A. Account information

You may update certain account/profile information through your account settings (if available).

B. Email preferences

You can opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us at serkan.yel@pazar-ip.com. You may still receive administrative messages.

C. Cookies

You can control cookies through browser settings (see Section 5).

D. U.S. State privacy rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or information about certain uses/disclosures of your Personal Information. To submit a request, contact serkan.yel@pazar-ip.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests, and some data may be exempt from deletion under applicable law.

We do not sell Personal Information in exchange for money. We may disclose Personal Information to service providers to operate the Service. If we engage in practices that are considered “selling” or “sharing” under certain state laws (for example, for cross-context behavioral advertising), we will provide an appropriate opt-out mechanism as required.

10. Links to Other Websites

The Site or Service may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by us through the Site and Service.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice on the Site and/or notify you via the email associated with your account. Changes become effective on the “Last Updated” date shown above unless otherwise stated.

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