Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address: For account verification, notifications, and communication
• Display name: How you appear to other users on the platform
• Password: Securely encrypted and never stored in plain text
• Profile information: Any additional details you choose to share
• Location preferences: To show relevant local listings (optional)

Content You Create

We store the content you create on our platform:

• Listings: Item descriptions, photos, prices, and categories
• Messages: Communications with other users through our messaging system
• Photos: Images you upload for listings or your profile
• Favorites: Items you've marked as favorites

Technical Information

To keep our service running smoothly and securely:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• IP address: For security, fraud prevention, and geographic features
• Cookies: Small files that help us remember your preferences and keep you logged in
• Log data: Server logs for troubleshooting and security monitoring

How We Use Your Information

Service Operation

• Creating and maintaining your account
• Processing and displaying your listings
• Facilitating communication between buyers and sellers
• Providing search and discovery features
• Sending important service notifications and updates

Safety and Security

• Preventing fraud and abuse
• Monitoring for prohibited content
• Investigating violations of our terms of service
• Protecting user safety and platform integrity
• Complying with legal requirements

Service Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve features
• Understanding user needs and preferences

Information Sharing

We Never Sell Your Data

PurgeAndSell will never sell your personal information to third parties. This is a core commitment to our users.

Limited Sharing Circumstances

We may share information only in these specific situations:

• Legal requirements: When compelled by valid court orders, subpoenas, or law enforcement warrants
• Safety protection: To prevent imminent harm to users or the public
• Service providers: With trusted partners who help operate our service (email delivery, image processing) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Business transfer: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, with advance notice to users

Public Information

Some information is visible to other users by design:

• Your display name and profile information
• Public listings and their descriptions

Data Security

Protection Measures

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit
• Access controls: Strict limits on who can access user data
• Secure infrastructure: Industry-standard hosting and database security
• Password protection: Secure password hashing and storage

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary:

• Active accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Deleted accounts: Most data deleted within 7 days, some logs retained for security
• Legal requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Update information: Correct or update your account details at any time
• Delete your account: Permanently remove your account and associated data
• Control communications: You will not receive non-essential emails and notifications

How to Exercise Your Rights

To access, update, or delete your information:

• Visit your account settings to update most information
• Use the account deletion option in your settings
• Email us at privacy@purgeandsell.com for complex requests

Cookies and Tracking

How We Use Cookies

• Essential cookies only: We only use cookies that are required for basic site functionality and security, such as keeping you logged in and preventing security attacks
• No tracking or analytics cookies: We don't use cookies for analytics, advertising, or tracking your behavior
• No third-party cookies: We don't allow third parties to place cookies on our site

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes through the platform or email. The date of the last update is shown below.

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@purgeandsell.com
• Through our support system in your account
• Via our contact form on the website