Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use TradelineListing, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Profile Information: Bio, preferences, communication history
• Payment Information: Payment method details, transaction records
• Verification Data: Identity verification documents when required

Usage Information

• Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
• Device information, browser type, IP address
• Search queries, filter preferences, listing interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate tradeline transactions between users
• Process payments and maintain transaction records
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Platform Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Develop new features and enhance existing ones
• Conduct research and analytics

Communication

• Send transaction updates and notifications
• Provide important service announcements
• Share relevant educational content (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

TradelineListing does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these specific cases:

• Transaction Partners: Basic contact info shared between buyers and sellers to complete transactions
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (payment processors, hosting services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court orders, or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

Protection Measures

• Encryption: All sensitive data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Password hashing and secure database practices
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security patches and system updates maintained regularly

Financial Data

We use industry-standard payment processors and do not store complete credit card numbers or banking details on our servers. Payment information is processed through PCI-compliant third-party services.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

Communication Preferences

You can control:

• Email notification settings
• Marketing communication preferences
• Account alert configurations

6. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use necessary cookies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure platform security

Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our platform. This helps us improve the user experience and identify technical issues.

7. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active
• Transaction Records: Maintained for legal and tax purposes (typically 7 years)
• Inactive Accounts: May be deleted after extended periods of inactivity
• Marketing Data: Removed when you unsubscribe from communications

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with trusted third-party services:

• Payment Processors: For secure payment handling
• Cloud Hosting: For reliable platform operation
• Analytics Tools: For platform improvement
• Communication Services: For email and notifications

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their data practices.

9. Children's Privacy

TradelineListing is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes, we will:

• Post the updated policy on this page
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification

12. Contact Us

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

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