Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide when registering (name, email, username), transaction data (purchases, sales), and usage data (pages visited, search queries). We also collect technical data (IP address, browser type) via cookies and server logs.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process transactions and deliver purchased products
• Send order confirmations and account notifications
• Improve our platform and user experience
• Prevent fraud and enforce our terms
• Send marketing emails (with your consent)

3. Data Sharing

We share data with: Stripe (payment processing), email service providers (transactional emails), and as required by law. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption (HTTPS), secure password hashing (bcrypt), and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management, and optional analytics cookies. You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Rectification: Update inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data
• Objection: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact support@buycoded.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active. Transaction records are kept for 7 years for legal/tax purposes. You can request account deletion at any time.

8. Children

BuyCoded is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Changes

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes via email.

10. Contact

Data protection inquiries: support@buycoded.com