GDPR Privacy Policy for CodeCart Marketplace
Effective Date: [10/12/2024]
CodeCart Marketplace ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This GDPR Privacy Policy outlines how we collect:
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
CodeCart Marketplace
Email: [info@codecart.store]
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Information You Provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address
- Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
- License details for purchased products
- Account login details (if applicable)
b. Automatically Collected Data:
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Geolocation data (if enabled)
- Log data (e.g., access times, pages viewed)
c. Transactional Data:
- Details of purchases (e.g., product name, license type, price).
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
To Fulfill Contracts:
- Processing payments and delivering digital files or licenses.
- Managing your account and purchase history.
To Communicate:
- Sending order confirmations, invoices, and customer support responses.
To Improve Our Services:
- Monitoring and improving our platform’s performance.
With Your Consent:
- Sending promotional emails or newsletters, if you have opted in.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:
- Transactional data: Retained for [insert retention period, e.g., 6 years] to comply with tax regulations.
- Account data: Retained until you delete your account.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- Payment Processors: To facilitate secure transactions (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
- Service Providers: For platform maintenance, hosting, or analytics (bound by strict confidentiality).
- Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for platform functionality.
- Performance Cookies: For analytics and performance monitoring.
- Marketing Cookies: To personalize ads and promotions.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
7. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Data encryption during transmission (e.g., SSL/TLS).
- Secure servers and firewalls.
- Access controls and regular security audits.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
