Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 21, 2025
Privacy at a Glance
✅ We collect only essential information to provide our services
✅ Your data is encrypted and stored securely
✅ We never sell your personal information to third parties
✅ You have full control over your data and can request deletion anytime
✅ We comply with Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you provide directly when using our services:
- Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted), phone number
- Listing Information: Phone numbers you list for sale, pricing, pattern descriptions
- Transaction Information: Purchase history, payment details (processed by Stripe—we don't store full card numbers)
- Communication Data: Messages sent through our contact forms, support tickets, buyer-seller communications
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use our platform, we automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, browsing behavior, time spent on site
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Cookies: Session cookies for authentication, preference cookies for user settings (see Cookie Policy below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To facilitate buying and selling of phone numbers, process transactions, and connect buyers with sellers
- Account Management: To create and maintain your account, verify identity, and manage listings
- Communication: To send transaction confirmations, account notifications, and respond to inquiries
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other malicious activities
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our platform, and develop new features
- Marketing: To send promotional emails about new features or offers (you can opt-out anytime)
- Legal Compliance: To comply with Malaysian laws and respond to lawful requests from authorities
3. Information Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal information. We share data only in these limited circumstances:
- With Other Users: When you complete a transaction, we share your contact information with the buyer/seller to facilitate the number transfer
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate (e.g., Stripe for payments, Supabase for database, email services). They're contractually obligated to protect your data
- Legal Requirements: When required by Malaysian law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred (you'll be notified)
- With Your Consent: Any other sharing will only occur with your explicit permission
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using 256-bit SSL/TLS
- Password Protection: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt before storage
- Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access user data, and access is logged
- Regular Audits: We conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments regularly
- PCI Compliance: Payment processing through Stripe meets PCI DSS Level 1 standards
However, no system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights (PDPA Compliance)
Under Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications or data processing
- Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@numberexchange.my. We'll respond within 21 days as required by PDPA.
6. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, security, and basic functionality (cannot be disabled)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform (anonymized data)
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we've inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we'll delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Number Exchange Sdn Bhd
Level 12, Menara ABC
Jalan Bukit Bintang
50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: privacy@numberexchange.my
Phone: +60 12-345 6789
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MYT
By using Number Exchange, you agree to this Privacy Policy
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