Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Bagim.az collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with Azerbaijan's Law on Personal Data (2010) and GDPR best practices.

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Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Bagim.az ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with applicable Azerbaijani laws.

Legal Compliance:

This policy is aligned with Azerbaijan's Law on Personal Data (2010) and incorporates GDPR best practices.

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Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

A. Account Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Password (encrypted)
Nationality (if required)

B. Property Information

Property address
Photos
Documents uploaded
Pricing and description

C. Technical Data

IP address
Browser type
Device data
Cookies and usage logs

D. Communication Data

Messages between users
Customer support requests
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Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Your Consent

You have given explicit permission for specific processing activities

Performance of a Contract

Processing is necessary to fulfill our agreement with you (your user account)

Compliance with Azerbaijan Law

We must process data to meet legal obligations

Legitimate Business Interests

Fraud prevention, security, and service improvement

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How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

Account Management

Create and manage user accounts

Property Listings

Publish and manage your property listings

Security & Verification

Verify identity and prevent fraud

Service Improvement

Improve website functionality

Notifications

Send service updates and notifications

Legal Compliance

Comply with legal obligations

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Sharing of Data

We may share data only with:

Service Providers

Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform

Law Enforcement

When legally required by Azerbaijan authorities

Authorized Regulators

Under Azerbaijani law when required for compliance

We do NOT sell personal data to third parties

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Data Storage & Security

Secure Storage

Data is stored on secure servers located within permitted jurisdictions

Encryption

Industry-standard encryption and access controls are applied

Access Control

Only authorized personnel may access user data

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Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active.

After deletion, essential data may be retained for legal compliance (e.g., fraud prevention, tax requirements), typically for up to 12–36 months, depending on Azerbaijani law.

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User Rights

Per Azerbaijan Personal Data Law, users have the right to:

Access Your Data

Request access to your personal data

Correct Information

Correct or update personal information

Request Deletion

"Right to be forgotten"

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw your consent at any time

Data Sharing Info

Request information about data sharing

Lodge Complaint

Contact Personal Data Protection Authority

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Cookies

We use cookies for:

Website Functionality

Essential features

Analytics

Usage insights

User Preferences

Personalization

You may disable cookies via your browser, but some features may not work properly.

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Children's Privacy

Age Restriction

Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age.

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International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside Azerbaijan, it is done only when adequate protection measures are in place in accordance with international data protection standards.

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Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy as required by law or to improve our practices.

Users will be informed of significant changes via email or platform notifications.

Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.