Effective Date: August 10, 2025
Contact Email: no-reply@thriftmarket.store

1. Introduction

Thrift Market (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website thriftmarket.store and related services.

By using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Account Information – Name, email address, phone number, and password.
  • Transaction Details – Payment information, billing/shipping addresses, and purchase history.
  • Seller Information – Store name, business details, and uploaded product information.
  • Usage Data – IP address, device type, browser information, and pages visited.
  • Communications – Messages sent through our platform, emails, or support inquiries.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes such as:

  • Creating and managing your account.
  • Processing and fulfilling orders.
  • Enabling communication between buyers and sellers.
  • Improving our services and user experience.
  • Sending important updates, promotional offers, and policy changes.
  • Preventing fraudulent activities and ensuring platform safety.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share it with:

  • Sellers or Buyers – Only as needed to complete a transaction.
  • Service Providers – Payment processors, hosting providers, shipping companies.
  • Legal Authorities – If required by law or to prevent fraud, threats, or abuse.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze site performance, and improve user experience.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

6. Payment Security

  • All payments are processed via secure third-party payment gateways.
  • We do not store your credit/debit card details on our servers.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
  • Comply with legal requirements.
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information.
  • Update or correct inaccurate details.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Opt-out of promotional emails (while still receiving essential notifications).

9. Protecting Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated. Your continued use of our platform means you accept the updated policy.

By using Thrift Market, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.