Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly:

• Account information: name, email address, password
• Profile information: bio, location, profile photos
• Listing information: item descriptions, photos, pricing
• Communications: messages sent through our platform
• Transaction information: inquiry history, order records

We also collect usage data automatically including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and provide the TackleDrop service
• To facilitate connections between buyers and sellers
• To send transactional emails and platform notifications
• To enforce our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines
• To comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
• To improve and develop our services

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Other users: Profile information shared with connected buyers/sellers as part of the service
• Service providers: Trusted vendors who assist in operating the platform
• Law enforcement: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, property, or safety
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Law Enforcement Disclosure

TackleDrop cooperates fully with law enforcement. We will disclose user information in response to valid legal process including subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants. We may also proactively report suspected illegal activity to appropriate authorities.

5. Data Retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for up to 7 years as required by law or for legitimate business purposes including fraud prevention and legal compliance.

6. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no system is perfectly secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. We will respond within 30 days. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law even after an account deletion request.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide and improve our service. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Contact

Privacy questions or requests: support@tackledrop.com