Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Effective Date: April 20, 2026 Last Updated: April 20, 2026 Thrift Diver’s Market (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. 1. Information We Collect 1.1 Information You Provide We may collect personal information when you: Create an account Place an order Submit a consignment item Contact customer support Subscribe to emails This may include: Full name Billing and shipping address Email address Phone number Payment details (processed via third-party providers) Certification details (for restricted equipment) Government-issued ID (if required for verification) 1.2 Automatically Collected Information When you use the Site, we may automatically collect: IP address Browser type Device and operating system Referring URLs Pages viewed and time spent Purchase activity We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect this data. 2. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: Process and fulfill transactions Verify certifications for restricted equipment Communicate about orders and inquiries Provide customer support Improve our platform and user experience Prevent fraud and unauthorized activity Comply with legal obligations Send marketing emails (only if you opt in) We do not sell your personal information. 3. Payment Processing Payments are securely processed through third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal. We do not store full credit card details Payment data is handled according to the provider’s privacy policy 4. Sharing of Information We may share your information with: Shipping carriers Payment processors Hosting and infrastructure providers Fraud prevention services Legal authorities when required We only share what is necessary to operate the platform and meet legal obligations. We do not sell personal data. 5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to: Remember your cart and preferences Analyze traffic and usage Improve functionality and experience You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly. 6. Data Retention We retain personal information only as long as necessary to: Complete transactions Meet tax and accounting requirements Resolve disputes Enforce agreements Certification-related data may be retained for safety and liability purposes. 7. Data Security We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 8. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. & California Residents) Depending on your location, you may have the right to: Access the personal data we collect Request deletion of your data Correct inaccurate information Opt out of certain data uses Receive equal service regardless of exercising your rights To make a request, contact us at: 📧 [Insert Privacy Email Address] We may verify your identity before processing requests. 9. Children’s Privacy This Site is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted. 10. Third-Party Links Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies. 11. Consignment Sellers If you submit gear for consignment, we may collect additional information to: Verify ownership Process payouts Issue tax forms (e.g., 1099 where applicable) This information is handled under this Privacy Policy. 12. International Users If you access the Site from outside the United States, you consent to your data being transferred and processed in the U.S. 13. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site means you accept those changes.