Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 7, 2026
The Vintage Marketplace ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our marketplace platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, and phone number
- Profile Information: Profile photo, bio, and preferences
- Payment Information: Credit card details and billing address (processed by Stripe)
- Shipping Information: Delivery address and shipping preferences
- Communications: Messages between buyers and sellers, support inquiries
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- IP address and location data
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Platform
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Sellers/Buyers: To facilitate transactions, we share necessary information between parties
- Service Providers: With third parties who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, shipping, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@thevintagemarketplace.com.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our Platform.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Platform, you consent to such transfers.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on the Platform and updating the "Last Updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: