Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 4/8/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our marketplace service. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

By accessing or using our marketplace, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Payment information
  • User profile information

2.2 Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information, such as:

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Usage data and browsing patterns

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • When you register an account
  • When you complete forms on our marketplace
  • When you make a purchase or sell an item
  • When you communicate with us or other users
  • When you visit our website, through cookies and similar technologies
  • From third-party service providers

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our marketplace services
  • To process and facilitate transactions
  • To verify your identity and prevent fraud
  • To communicate with you about your account, purchases, and listings
  • To personalize your experience and deliver content and product offerings relevant to your interests
  • To improve our website, products, and services
  • To send marketing communications if you have opted in
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Other users as necessary to facilitate transactions
  • Service providers who perform services on our behalf
  • Business partners with your consent
  • Law enforcement or other governmental authorities in response to a legal request
  • Third parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to improve your experience on our marketplace. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: necessary for the basic functions of our website
  • Analytical cookies: help us understand how you use our website
  • Functional cookies: remember your preferences
  • Targeting cookies: record your visits to our website, the pages you visit, and the links you follow

7. 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 or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU PROVIDE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SECURITY BREACHES OR ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF YOUR INFORMATION THAT IS BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer require your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access: request access to your personal information
  • Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to restrict processing: request restriction of processing of your personal information
  • Right to data portability: receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to object: object to processing of your personal information
  • Right to withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13.

10. Children's Privacy

Our marketplace is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 18, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our marketplace may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these third-party sites before providing any information to them.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@shfty.io

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES OR ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR OUR HANDLING OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION SHALL BE TO DISCONTINUE USING OUR SERVICES.