1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Business information and seller details
• Payment and billing information
• Profile pictures and business logos

Listing Information

When you create tire or yard sale listings, we collect:

• Product descriptions, photos, and pricing
• Location and contact preferences
• Transaction history and customer interactions

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and features used
• Search queries and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our tire marketplace services
• Process transactions and facilitate communications between buyers and sellers
• Send important updates about your account and listings
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Information Sharing

With Other Users

Your public listings and seller profile information are visible to platform users to facilitate transactions.

With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform:

• Payment processors (Stripe) for secure transactions
• Cloud hosting services for data storage and security
• Email and SMS services for communications
• Analytics services to improve our platform

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure payment processing through certified providers
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

5. Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

You can update your account information and privacy preferences at any time through your dashboard settings.

Data Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data and to transfer it to another service.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data. Some information may be retained for legal and business purposes.

Communication Preferences

You can opt out of promotional communications while still receiving important account-related messages.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through email or platform notifications.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: