Privacy policy

Effective Date: 15/02/2026

Mirkado Market is committed to protecting your personal information and maintaining a secure, trusted digital marketplace. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or use our website, mobile applications, and related services.

By using Mirkado Market, you agree to the practices described in this policy.


Who We Are

Mirkado Market is a digital commerce platform headquartered in Ghana. Our platform connects buyers and vendors through secure systems designed to enable trusted digital trade.

For any privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.


Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to operate, secure, and improve our marketplace.

Information You Provide

When you create an account, make a purchase, register as a vendor, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Residential or business address

  • Date of birth (where required for verification)

  • Government-issued identification for vendor verification

  • Business registration details

  • Product listings and pricing information

  • Communications sent to us

Providing certain information is necessary to access core platform features.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use Mirkado Market, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type and operating system

  • Browser type

  • Location data (where enabled)

  • Usage activity and browsing behavior

  • Transaction history

This information supports platform security, fraud prevention, analytics, and service optimization.

Payment Information

Payments may be processed through authorized third-party providers, including mobile money services and other financial partners. Mirkado does not store full financial account numbers unless legally required or necessary for security and compliance purposes.


How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Facilitate transactions between buyers and vendors

  • Verify vendor identity and maintain trust standards

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve platform performance and user experience

  • Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or misuse

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Send important service updates

Marketing communications will only be sent where permitted by law or with your consent. You may opt out at any time.


Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal data based on:

  • Your consent

  • The performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate business interests such as security, fraud prevention, and service improvement


How We Share Information

Mirkado Market does not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Payment service providers

  • Identity verification partners

  • Delivery and logistics partners

  • Technology service providers supporting platform operations

  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when legally required

All third parties are contractually obligated to safeguard your data and use it only for authorized purposes.


Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. These measures may include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data

  • Secure server infrastructure

  • Restricted access controls

  • Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity

Despite these efforts, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. Users are responsible for safeguarding their account credentials and reporting unauthorized access promptly.


Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Meet regulatory and tax obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

  • Maintain security records

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.


Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, including Ghana’s Data Protection framework, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Mirkado Market uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage patterns, and improve user experience.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain platform features.


Cross-Border Data Transfers

As Mirkado expands into additional African markets, personal information may be processed outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards will be implemented to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with applicable laws.


Children’s Privacy

Mirkado Market is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or data protection requests, please contact:

Mirkado Market
Headquartered in Ghana
Email: support@mirkado.com
Phone: +233 202 070 905