01Privacy policy — introduction
Zambid is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services.
By using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Terms & Conditions and Buyer & Seller Protection Policies.
02Information we collect
We may collect:
Personal information
- Full name
- CNIC or other government-issued identification (where required)
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Phone number
- Shipping and billing addresses
- Bank account information for seller payouts
- Tax information where required
Account information
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile photo
- Seller profile details
- Verification documents
Transaction information
- Purchase history
- Sales history
- Payment records
- Refunds
- Delivery confirmations
- Order status
Technical information
- IP address
- Device information
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Mobile device identifiers
- Cookies and analytics data
- Crash logs
03How we use your information
We use personal information to:
- Create and manage user accounts.
- Process transactions.
- Verify seller identities.
- Prevent fraud.
- Improve platform performance.
- Provide customer support.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Investigate disputes.
- Enforce platform policies.
- Send security notices and service updates.
- Deliver marketing communications where permitted or with consent.
04Disclosure of information
Zambid may disclose information to:
- Payment processors.
- Logistics and courier partners.
- Government or law enforcement authorities where legally required.
- Professional advisers and auditors.
- Cloud hosting and technology providers.
- Third-party identity verification providers.
- Courts or regulators pursuant to lawful requests.
We do not sell users’ personal information to third parties.
05Data security
Zambid implements commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect user data.
These measures include:
- Encryption in transit where feasible.
- Password hashing.
- Access controls.
- Activity logging.
- Security monitoring.
- Regular backups.
- Employee confidentiality obligations.
While we strive to protect your information, no internet-based service or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
06Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services.
- Resolve disputes.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Prevent fraud.
- Enforce agreements.
After retention periods expire, information may be securely deleted or anonymized. You can request deletion of your account at any time from the app, or from our account deletion page.
08Community guidelines
All users must conduct themselves respectfully.
Users shall not:
- Harass others.
- Threaten violence.
- Publish hate speech.
- Promote terrorism or illegal activity.
- Share sexually explicit content.
- Bully or intimidate users.
- Spam or send unsolicited promotions.
- Impersonate another person or business.
Violations may result in warnings, suspension, or permanent account termination.
09Live stream policy
During live broadcasts sellers shall not:
- Sell prohibited products.
- Display counterfeit merchandise.
- Encourage payments outside Zambid.
- Make deceptive claims.
- Manipulate bidding or pricing.
- Use copyrighted music or video without authorization.
- Display nudity or explicit material.
- Conduct gambling, lotteries, or unlawful promotions.
Zambid may terminate any livestream without notice if it violates these policies.
10Prohibited products
The following items may not be listed or sold through Zambid:
- Illegal drugs.
- Prescription medications without lawful authorization.
- Firearms and ammunition where prohibited by applicable law.
- Explosives.
- Counterfeit goods.
- Stolen property.
- Human organs or body parts.
- Wildlife products prohibited by law.
- Pornographic materials.
- Tobacco products where prohibited.
- Alcohol where prohibited.
- Gambling devices.
- Pyramid scheme products.
- Fraudulent financial services.
- Fake documents.
- Dangerous chemicals.
- Items prohibited under Pakistani law.
Zambid reserves the right to remove listings without notice.
11Copyright policy
Users retain ownership of content they create but grant Zambid a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, distribute, and use such content for operating, promoting, and improving the Platform.
Users represent that they own or have the necessary rights to all content they upload.
Copyright infringement may result in immediate removal of content and account action.
12Trademark policy
Users may not use:
- Zambid trademarks.
- Logos.
- Brand names.
- Trade dress.
- Domain names confusingly similar to Zambid.
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
13Intellectual property complaints
Rights holders may submit complaints regarding alleged copyright or trademark infringement.
Complaints should include:
- Identification of the protected work or mark.
- Description of the allegedly infringing material.
- URL or listing reference.
- Contact information.
- A statement made in good faith that the complainant believes the use is unauthorized.
- A declaration that the information provided is accurate and that the complainant is authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.
Zambid may remove or disable access to the challenged material while the matter is reviewed.
14Artificial intelligence & automated moderation
Zambid may use automated systems, including artificial intelligence, to:
- Detect fraud.
- Identify counterfeit products.
- Moderate livestreams.
- Flag prohibited content.
- Detect spam.
- Prevent abuse.
- Improve search and recommendations.
Automated decisions may be reviewed by human moderators where appropriate.
15Marketing communications
Users may receive:
- Order notifications.
- Security alerts.
- Service announcements.
- Promotional emails.
- SMS notifications.
- Push notifications.
Users may opt out of marketing communications where applicable, but service-related messages may still be sent.
16Children's privacy
The Platform is not intended for children under the minimum age permitted by applicable law to use the service independently.
Accounts created by underage users without appropriate authorization may be suspended or removed. Our Child Safety Standards set out how we prevent, detect, and report child sexual abuse and exploitation.
17Legal disclaimer
Zambid provides an online marketplace connecting independent buyers and sellers.
Except where expressly stated:
- Zambid does not manufacture products.
- Zambid does not guarantee product quality, authenticity, or fitness for a particular purpose.
- Zambid is not responsible for representations made by independent sellers.
- Zambid’s role is limited to facilitating marketplace services, payment processing (or payment facilitation through authorized providers), and dispute management.
Nothing in this disclaimer limits rights that cannot be lawfully excluded under applicable law.
18Platform modifications
Zambid may:
- Modify features.
- Introduce new services.
- Discontinue services.
- Change fees.
- Update policies.
- Restrict certain functionality.
- Conduct maintenance.
Reasonable notice will be provided where appropriate.
19Termination of services
Zambid may suspend or terminate access to the Platform for violations of:
- Applicable law.
- These policies.
- Fraud prevention measures.
- Security requirements.
- Court orders or regulatory directives.
Termination does not affect accrued rights or obligations.
20Governing law
These policies shall be governed by the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Any disputes arising from these policies shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Pakistan, unless another lawful dispute resolution mechanism is agreed by the parties.
21All rights reserved
All content available on the Platform, including software, text, images, videos, graphics, logos, databases, algorithms, user interface elements, and other intellectual property, is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
No person may:
- Copy.
- Reproduce.
- Distribute.
- Modify.
- Publish.
- Sell.
- Reverse engineer.
- License.
- Create derivative works from.
- Exploit any portion of the Platform or its content without prior written permission from Zambid (Private) Limited, except as expressly permitted by law or these policies.
Unauthorized use may result in suspension of access, civil claims, and, where applicable, criminal proceedings.
22Contact information
Zambid (Private) Limited
Customer support: support@zambid.com
Privacy inquiries: info@zambid.com
Legal notices: info@zambid.com
Website: www.zambid.com
© 2026 Zambid (Private) Limited. All Rights Reserved. The Zambid name, logo, software, website, mobile applications, user interface, databases, content, graphics, designs, trademarks, service marks, source code, and all associated intellectual property are the exclusive property of Zambid (Private) Limited unless otherwise stated.
