Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 10, 2025

1. Operating Entity

PowerBuyer is operated by Michael Macintire, 212 Villa Verda Rd., St. Augustine, FL 32080.

2. Introduction

PowerBuyer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service ("Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Privacy and Data Rights

PowerBuyer respects user privacy and data rights in accordance with applicable privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA. We do not collect data from users under 13 years of age.

You can access, export, or delete your data at any time. For privacy-related requests, contact: support@powerbuyerapp.com

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We collect publicly available information from third-party marketplaces including Etsy (via official API), Mercari, and Poshmark to provide the Service. This information is aggregated and displayed to you within the Service. We do not collect any private or non-public data from these platforms. Etsy data is obtained through Etsy's official API in compliance with their Terms of Service and is not cached for more than 6 hours.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect your information.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

5.3 Business Transfers

If PowerBuyer is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. We may retain certain information after you close your account if necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or as otherwise permitted by law.

6.1 User Data Retention

We retain your account information, search configurations, filter settings, saved sellers, and preferences for as long as your account is active. After you cancel your subscription or delete your account, this data is retained for 90 days to allow you to reactivate your account. After 90 days, your personal data may be permanently deleted, though we may retain anonymized usage data for analytical purposes.

6.2 Marketplace Data Caching

Etsy Data Compliance: In accordance with Etsy's API Terms of Service, data from Etsy is not cached or stored for more than 6 hours. Etsy listing data is regularly refreshed to ensure accuracy and compliance with Etsy's platform requirements. We do not store seller contact information, customer data, or any non-public Etsy data.

Other Marketplace Data: Data from Mercari and Poshmark is temporarily cached to provide the Service. All marketplace data is refreshed frequently in accordance with each platform's terms and requirements. We do not claim ownership of any marketplace listing data.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of your data in a portable format.

8.2 Correction and Update

You can update or correct your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.

8.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. You can delete your account at any time from your account settings, or contact us at support@powerbuyerapp.com to request deletion.

8.4 Opt-Out of Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any promotional email or by adjusting your notification preferences in your account settings.

8.5 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Service does not currently respond to DNT signals.

8.6 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@powerbuyerapp.com.

8.7 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@powerbuyerapp.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of the Service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the Service.

9.1 Types of Cookies We Use

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites and services including Etsy, Mercari, and Poshmark. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party marketplace sites you visit. All transactions occur directly on the respective marketplace platforms.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.

13. Changes to This Privacy 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. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

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

PowerBuyer
Operated by: Michael Macintire
212 Villa Verda Rd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080

Email: support@powerbuyerapp.com

For privacy-related requests (data access, deletion, portability), please email us at support@powerbuyerapp.com with "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line.

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