Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Global Impact Marketplace collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our marketplace platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect: account information (name, email, address); transaction data (items purchased/sold, TSC amounts); device and usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited); communications you send us.

2. How We Use Your Information

To process transactions; verify seller identity; prevent fraud; improve our platform; send transactional emails; comply with legal obligations.

3. TSC Transaction Data

Transactions on Global Impact Marketplace are recorded on the Trusted Smart Chain Token blockchain, which is a public ledger. Wallet addresses associated with transactions may be publicly visible. Global Impact Marketplace does not control the blockchain's public nature.

4. Sharing with Third Parties

We share data with: payment processors (for TSC transactions); identity verification providers (for seller KYC); shipping carriers (for order fulfillment); law enforcement (when required by law). We do not sell your personal data.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for authentication, preferences, and analytics. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security practices. However, no system is completely secure. Please use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication.

7. Your Rights

You may: access your personal data; request correction; request deletion (subject to legal holds); opt out of marketing emails. Contact privacy@smartmarketplace.io to exercise your rights.

8. Data Retention

We retain account data for 7 years after account closure for legal and tax compliance. Transaction records may be retained longer.

9. Children's Privacy

Global Impact Marketplace is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Contact Us

Privacy questions: privacy@smartmarketplace.io. Global Impact Marketplace Inc., 123 Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.