Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

1. Introduction

MarketMee ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Privacy First: We believe in transparency and give you control over your personal information. We never sell your data to third parties.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Profile information (bio, social media links, website)
  • Product information and descriptions
  • Payment information (processed by third-party payment processors)
  • Communication records (support tickets, emails)

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our Service:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral sources
  • Search queries and interactions

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process transactions and payments
  • Send you service-related communications
  • Provide customer support
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We never sell your personal information. We only share information as described in this policy.

Public Information

Some information is publicly visible on our platform:

  • Your profile information (name, bio, website)
  • Product listings and descriptions
  • Comments and interactions on products

Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email service providers (for newsletters and notifications)
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Cloud storage providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Protect the rights and safety of users

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure cloud storage with encryption at rest
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Account information: Until you delete your account
  • Product listings: Until you remove them or delete your account
  • Usage data: Up to 2 years for analytics purposes
  • Legal compliance: As required by applicable laws

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@marketmee.com.

8. Newsletter and Marketing

We may send you marketing communications if you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Opt-in to marketing communications
  • Have an existing relationship with us

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

  • Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Certification schemes

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification for significant changes

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Privacy Officer: privacy@marketmee.com

General inquiries: hello@marketmee.com

Address: MarketMee, 123 Creator Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 15, 2025.