Privacy Policy

Information you provide directly:

• Account information: Email address, name, and profile details when you register
• Photos: Images of items you scan using our service
• Location data: When you create pins or use the map feature
• Messages: Communications with other users through our messaging feature
• Payment information: When you purchase tokens (processed securely by Stripe)
• eBay connection: Authorization tokens when you connect your eBay account

Information collected automatically:

• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• Usage data and analytics
• Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide our services: AI-powered item analysis, value estimates, and market data
• Enable features: Map pins, messaging, reservations, and eBay listing creation
• Process transactions: Token purchases and refunds
• Improve our service: Enhance AI accuracy and user experience
• Communicate with you: Service updates, notifications, and support
• Ensure safety: Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information:

• With other users: Your pins and public profile information are visible to the community
• With eBay: When you authorize us to create listings on your behalf
• With service providers: Companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• For legal reasons: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

ThriftSpot uses location data to power our map and discovery features:

• Pin creation: When you "Leave it" and pin an item, we store that location
• Discovery: We show you items pinned near your current location
• Reservations: Location helps connect buyers with nearby items

You can control location access through your device settings. Disabling location will limit certain features.

When you connect your eBay account:

• We access your eBay seller information to create listings
• We store authentication tokens securely and encrypted
• We only access data necessary to perform listing functions
• You can disconnect your eBay account at any time in Account Settings
• eBay's privacy policy also applies to their services

Token purchases are processed securely by Stripe. ThriftSpot does not store your full credit card details. We receive:

• Transaction confirmation and amount
• Last four digits of your card (for your reference)
• Billing address for fraud prevention

Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information about their data practices.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted over HTTPS and encrypted at rest
• Secure authentication: Powered by Firebase Authentication
• Access controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular audits: Ongoing security reviews and updates

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Update: Correct inaccurate information in your account
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Disconnect: Remove third-party integrations (like eBay)
• Opt out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
• Export: Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at found@thriftspot.app.

We retain your information for as long as needed to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy.

When you delete your account:

• Your personal information will be deleted within 30 days
• Some anonymized data may be retained for analytics
• Data required by law may be retained longer
• Pins and content you've shared may remain visible but de-identified

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze how our service is used
• Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

ThriftSpot is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the effective date at the top
• Sending you an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of ThriftSpot after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.