Privacy policy
Freeland (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and marketplace services (collectively, the “Platform”).
By using the Platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following information when you use Freeland:
1.1 Personal information
Information you provide when you create an account or update your profile, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Profile photo
- Shipping or contact details (if shared with buyers/sellers)
1.2 Transaction information
Details related to buying or selling on the Platform:
- Item listings
- Purchase history
- Payment details (processed by third-party providers)
- Communication between buyers and sellers
1.3 Payment information
Freeland does not store credit card or bank information. Payments are handled by third-party payment processors whose terms govern their use of your data.
1.4 Automatically collected information
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device information
- Browser type
- Usage data (pages viewed, features used)
- Cookies and tracking technologies
This helps us improve performance and user experience.
2. How we use your information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Enable buying and selling features
- Facilitate communication between users
- Improve, secure, and optimize the Platform
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and unsafe activity
- Provide customer support
- Send service updates or important notifications
- Analyze usage patterns for internal purposes
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. How we share your information
We may share your information with the following:
3.1 Other users
When you interact on the Platform, certain information may be visible to others, such as:
- Username
- Profile photo
- Item listings
- Reviews or ratings
When buying/selling, limited contact details may be shared as needed to complete transactions.
3.2 Service providers
We may share data with trusted partners who support Platform functions, such as:
- Payment processors
- Hosting providers
- Analytics tools
- Customer support systems
These partners may only use your data to perform services on our behalf.
3.3 Legal compliance
We may disclose information if required to:
- comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes
- respond to governmental requests
- protect the rights, safety, or property of Freeland or users
- investigate fraud or illegal activity
4. Cookies and tracking technologies
Freeland may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- keep you logged in
- improve site performance
- personalize your experience
- analyze usage patterns
You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.
5. Data security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Data retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as necessary to:
- provide services
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
- enforce policies
You may request account deletion at any time.
7. Your choices and rights
Depending on your region, you may have rights such as:
- Accessing your personal data
- Updating or correcting information
- Requesting deletion of your account
- Opting out of certain communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Children’s privacy
Freeland is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your region). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn data was collected from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-party links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their practices.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Platform signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, use the contact page.