Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, location (city, state, zip code)
• Profile Information: Bio, avatar/photo, skills, services offered
• Listing Information: Details about items, services, or skills you want to trade
• Communication Data: Messages you send through our platform
• Transaction Information: Details about your trades and proposals

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
• Cookies: We use cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display your listings to potential trading partners
• Facilitate communication between traders
• Process and track trade proposals
• Send you important notifications about your trades and account
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform safety
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

With Other Users

When you create a listing or propose a trade, certain information becomes visible to other users: your name, profile photo, location (city/state only), and the details you choose to include in your listings.

With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting services, email delivery, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud or illegal activity.

We Never Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no system is 100% secure. Please use a strong password and keep your account credentials confidential.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You can access and update your account information at any time through your profile settings.

Delete Your Account

You can request account deletion by contacting us. We will delete your personal information, though we may retain certain data for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for:

• Compliance with legal obligations
• Dispute resolution
• Fraud prevention
• Enforcing our agreements

7. Children's Privacy

BarterWith is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our platform. Your continued use of BarterWith after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@barterwith.com
• Website: barterwith.com