1. Information We Collect

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Verify your identity as a student or buyer
• Process transactions and payouts securely
• Send order confirmations, receipts, and notifications
• Communicate with you (updates, support, promotions*)
• Personalize your experience and recommendations
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms
• Analyze platform usage and improve functionality
• Moderate content to maintain our family-friendly environment
• Resolve disputes between buyers and sellers
• Send important platform updates and policy changes

(*You can opt out of marketing emails anytime via your account settings or email unsubscribe link.)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share it with:

• Service providers - Payment processors, hosting services, email providers, analytics tools (who are contractually bound to protect your data)
• Business partners - For student discounts, collaborations, or promotional offers (with your consent)
• Legal authorities - When required by law, court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security
• Other users - Limited information shared for transactions (e.g., buyer sees seller's business name and product details; seller sees buyer's shipping address)
• Business transfers - In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent - For any other purposes with your explicit permission

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember login sessions and preferences
• Maintain your shopping cart
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Deliver personalized content and recommendations
• Provide targeted advertising (if applicable)
• Improve platform security and detect fraud

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies - Required for platform functionality
• Performance cookies - Help us understand how users interact with the site
• Functional cookies - Remember your preferences
• Marketing cookies - Deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if disabled.

5. Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and encrypted databases
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• Payment data handled by PCI-DSS compliant processors

However, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong, unique passwords and report suspicious activity immediately. We are not liable for unauthorized access due to circumstances beyond our control.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction - Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion - Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Data portability - Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out - Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw consent - Where processing is based on consent
• Object to processing - In certain circumstances
• Restrict processing - Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@campusmart.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Campus Mart is designed to be a family-friendly platform safe for all ages. However:

• Users must be at least 13 years old (or 16 in the EU) to create an account
• Users under 18 should have parental or guardian consent
• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent
• If we discover a minor has provided data without consent, we will delete it promptly
• All content on our platform is moderated to ensure it's appropriate for children

Parents/guardians can contact us to review, delete, or request that we stop collecting their child's information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required to comply with legal obligations
• Needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
• Required for legitimate business purposes

After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, financial records).

9. International Data Transfers

If you're accessing Campus Mart from outside our host country, your data may be transferred to and processed in other jurisdictions. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• GDPR compliance for EU users
• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequate protection measures

10. Content Moderation and Safety

To maintain our family-friendly environment:

• We review product listings and user-generated content
• Automated and manual moderation tools are used
• Inappropriate content (sexual, violent, explicit) is removed immediately
• Users who violate content policies may have their accounts suspended
• We encourage users to report inappropriate content

11. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. The latest version will always be posted here with the "Last Updated" date revised. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

• Email: privacy@campusmart.com
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@campusmart.com
• Support: support@campusmart.com