Privacy Policy

Welcome to Your Local Marketplace ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and safeguarding your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you access or use our platform.

For any inquiries regarding this policy or our data practices, please contact us at advertising@yourlocalmarketplace.online.

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Your name and email address provided during registration.
• Listing Information: Titles, descriptions, images, prices, and location details associated with your marketplace listings.
• Verification Information: Phone number utilized for SMS verification when posting certain categories of listings (e.g., vehicles, trades, animals).
• Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store or retain your credit card information.
• Communications: Messages and correspondence exchanged between buyers and sellers through the platform.
• Usage Data: Anonymous aggregate data regarding site traffic and visitor patterns.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location used to filter and display local listings (collected only with your explicit consent).

We utilize the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and enhance the functionality of the marketplace.
• To verify your identity when creating marketplace listings.
• To process payments for premium listings and subscription services.
• To transmit SMS verification codes via our third-party provider, Twilio.
• To display your listings and facilitate communication between buyers and sellers.
• To monitor and detect fraudulent activity, scams, or violations of our policies.
• To respond to your inquiries, support requests, and administrative communications.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We disclose information only with trusted service providers essential to platform operations:

• Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
• Twilio: For SMS verification services. Twilio Privacy Policy
• Base44: Our application platform and database hosting provider.

We may also disclose information where required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, the platform, or the public.

Information included in public listings (including your name, phone number, location, and item details) is accessible to other users of the platform. We advise that you exercise discretion and share only information you are comfortable making publicly available.

We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active or as reasonably necessary to provide our services. Listings and associated data will remain on the platform until you elect to delete them or submit a removal request.

You possess the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal data we maintain about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at advertising@yourlocalmarketplace.online. We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.

We utilize browser local storage to retain user preferences (such as display mode and region selection) and to compile anonymous aggregate visitor statistics. We do not employ third-party advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics services.

Our platform is not intended for or directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we may take appropriate action.

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the platform following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: