Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AbieMarket ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services (collectively, the "Services").

Please note that AbieMarket is currently under development and not yet operational as a full e-commerce platform. This policy outlines our practices for when the platform launches and for any data collected during the pre-launch phase.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Profile information and preferences
• Communication data (messages, feedback, inquiries)
• Newsletter subscription information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• Location data (approximate location based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Future Collection (When Platform Launches)

Once our e-commerce platform is operational, we may also collect:

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Shipping and billing addresses
• Purchase history and transaction details
• Product reviews and ratings
• Vendor account information (for sellers)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Services
• To process transactions and send transaction notifications
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates
• To send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, analytics services)
• With Other Users: When you make purchases or leave reviews, certain information may be visible to other users
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to legal processes
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@abiemarket.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: