Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

406 MT Makers ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and marketplace platform (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and phone number
• Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, and business details (for sellers)
• Transaction Information: Billing address, shipping address, and payment method details
• Communications: Messages between buyers and sellers, customer support inquiries
• Content: Product listings, reviews, and other content you submit

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• Location: General location based on IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
• Login & Cart: Data to keep you signed in and remember your shopping cart

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Personalize and improve your experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Sellers/Buyers: To facilitate transactions, we share necessary information between buyers and sellers (e.g., shipping address with sellers)
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, email delivery, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Session Data

We use session data stored in your browser to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Maintain your shopping cart between visits
• Remember your preferences and settings

This data is essential for the Service to function properly. Clearing your browser data may log you out and reset your shopping cart.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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