Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly, information generated when you use the Platform, and information from third-party sources. The types of data we process include:

• Account data - name, email, password (hashed), profile picture, and username.
• Transaction data - purchase history, listing details, payment method identifiers, and dispute records.
• Device & usage data - IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, timestamps, and interaction events.
• Identity verification data - documents and information submitted by Sellers to complete verification.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the Platform.
• Processing transactions and managing Seller payouts and Buyer refunds.
• Verifying Seller identity and enforcing Buyer Protection.
• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service.
• Communicating with you about your account, transactions, and platform updates.
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance product recommendations and search relevance.
• Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests from authorities.

3. How We Share Information

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

• With other users - Sellers and Buyers can see certain information necessary to complete a transaction, such as usernames and shipping addresses.
• With service providers - payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics tools that help us operate the Platform, under contractual obligations to protect your data.
• For legal compliance - when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Mee6r and our users.
• In business transfers - if Mee6r is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred, subject to the protections described in this policy.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments.

No system is perfectly secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and regulators as required by applicable law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. After account closure, we retain certain data for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention, legal compliance, and dispute resolution - typically for up to seven years.

Transaction records and identity verification data may be kept longer where required by tax or anti-money-laundering laws.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Export your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
• Withdraw consent for processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the channels described in the Contact section below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve the Platform. This includes essential cookies for authentication, analytics cookies to understand usage patterns, and functional cookies for preferences.

8. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with third-party services for payment processing, authentication (including Google and Discord OAuth), analytics, and communication. These providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their terms.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ. When transferring data internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognized by applicable law.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices evolve or as required by law. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or by email. The "Last updated" date above indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us through the support channels in your dashboard or via our community Discord server at discord.gg/mr6.