Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Marketnera collects, uses, protects, and handles your personal data when you interact with our hyperlocal marketplace.
This policy explains how Marketnera collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and the Information Technology Act, 2000. We are committed to transparency, security, and giving you full control over your personal information.
Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum necessary information to deliver our services:
- Identity & Contact: Full name, verified mobile phone number, email address, and doorstep delivery addresses with landmark.
- Account Data: Encrypted authentication credentials, saved preferences, and past order history.
- Location Telemetry: Approximate or precision GPS coordinates (strictly with your explicit browser/device permission) to identify nearby neighborhood merchants, compute accurate delivery fees, and power 1-hour fast dispatch.
- Payment Status: Transactions are handled directly by Razorpay and authorized gateways. We receive only transaction status tokens and reference IDs; we never store your debit/credit card CVV or net-banking passwords.
- Technical & Analytical Data: IP address, device model, operating system, browser type, cookies, and crash reports.
How We Use Your Data
We use your information strictly for the following purposes:
- To establish your account and authenticate access.
- To relay your order to the chosen local merchant for preparation and packaging.
- To direct delivery riders to your doorstep within our 1-hour target SLA.
- To send critical order confirmations and status updates via SMS, WhatsApp, and email.
- To detect fraud, prevent duplicate claims, and comply with Indian statutory requirements.
Consent & Legitimate Uses
We process your data primarily on the basis of your explicit consent or for legitimate uses recognized under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (such as fulfilling an order placed voluntarily by you).
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Privacy Team at privacy@marketnera.com. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit or disable your ability to place orders.
Data Sharing & Disclosure
We share information strictly with verified partners essential for service execution:
- Local Sellers: Customer name, delivery address, and ordered items to allow preparation.
- Delivery Fleet Partners: Address and contact phone number to complete doorstep drop-off.
- Payment Gateways (Razorpay): Transaction tokens and invoice values to facilitate secure payments.
- Transactional Messaging Providers: Phone number and email for transactional OTPs and order status updates.
- Law Enforcement & Regulators: When legally compelled under statutory order or court decree.
Storage, Security & Data Retention
Your data is stored securely in encrypted cloud databases protected by row-level security (RLS), role-based access controls, and TLS/HTTPS transport encryption.
We retain personal information only for as long as required to fulfill the purposes set out in this policy or as mandated by applicable Indian financial and tax laws (e.g. maintaining invoices for statutory audit).
Your Rights as a Data Principal
Under the DPDP Act 2023, you hold the following rights:
- Right of Access & Summary: Request a summary of personal data being processed.
- Right to Correction & Erasure: Correct outdated data or request permanent deletion of your account.
- Right of Grievance Redressal: Register complaints with our Grievance Officer.
- Right to Nominate: Nominate an individual who can exercise your rights in the event of incapacity.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@marketnera.com. We respond to all verified requests within a reasonable time.
Cookies & Children's Privacy
Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain your login session, cart state, and analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though doing so may disable cart and checkout features.
Children's Privacy: Our platform is intended for users who are 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without verifiable parental consent.
Policy Updates & Privacy Contact
We may update this policy periodically to reflect evolving legal requirements. The updated date will always be displayed at the top of this document.
Privacy Inquiries & Data Requests:
Email: privacy@marketnera.com
Postal Address: Civil Lines, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh 250001, India
Privacy Commitments
- No selling of personal customer data.
- Location captured only with user permission for delivery.
- Razorpay tokenized payments; no stored CVV or passwords.
- Complete right to request data erasure or export.
Data Protection Office
Questions regarding personal data or privacy rights? Write to us at privacy@marketnera.com.
