📋 Introduction
At The Market, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
📊 Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|
| Personal Info | Name, email, phone, address | Account creation, orders |
| Account Info | Username, password | Account management |
| Transaction Data | Purchase history | Order processing |
| Usage Data | IP, browser type | Analytics |
| Communication | Messages, reviews | Customer service |
🎯 How We Use Your Information
- Create and manage your account
- Process and fulfill orders
- Communicate about your account
- Provide customer support
- Improve our Platform
- Send marketing (with consent)
- Detect fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
🤝 Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Merchants: For order fulfillment
- Payment Processors: For secure payments
- Shipping Partners: For delivery
- Service Providers: Platform operations
- Legal Authorities: When required by law
⚠️ Important: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
🍪 Cookies
We use cookies to remember preferences, keep you logged in, understand usage, and provide personalized content.
🔐 Data Security
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- Regular security audits
- Access controls
- Firewalls
- Regular backups
🔒 Your Role: Keep your password confidential and log out from shared devices.
⏳ Data Retention
- Account info: While account is active
- Transaction data: 7 years
- Communication data: 2 years
- Usage data: 26 months
👤 Your Rights
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Philippines):
- Right to Access
- Right to Rectification
- Right to Erasure
- Right to Object
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Withdraw Consent
👶 Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not intended for children under 13.
🔄 Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy and will notify you by posting changes on this page.