HoodVendor Privacy Policy.

By accessing or using HoodVendor, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you provide directly, including:

1. Full name
2. Email address and phone number
3. Billing and shipping addresses
4. Account login details
5. Payment-related information (processed by third-party providers)
6. Seller business information (for vendors)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Platform, we may collect:

1. IP address
2. Device and browser information
3. Location data (approximate)
4. Usage data (pages visited, interactions, timestamps)

c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

1. Improve platform functionality
2. Analyze usage and performance
3. Personalize user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

1. Create and manage user accounts
2. Process transactions and payments
3. Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
4. Improve platform security and performance
5. Send service-related notifications and updates
6. Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with:

1. Sellers (to fulfill orders)
2. Payment processors and logistics partners
3. Service providers supporting our operations
4. Legal authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to handle data securely and lawfully.

4. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

1. Provide our services
2. Meet legal and regulatory requirements
3. Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Data no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

1. Access your personal data
2. Request correction or deletion
3. Object to or restrict processing
4. Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

7. Third-Party Links

HoodVendor may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

8. Children’s Privacy

HoodVendor does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the Platform, and continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Email: support@hoodvendor.com