Privacy Policy

MarketsMates ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at https://www.marketsmates.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use the Service.

Information We Collect

• Account information: email, username, and password (hashed).
• Social login information: when you sign in with Google or Facebook, we receive your email, name, and profile image URL (and we store a copy of your profile image).
• User content: posts, comments, reactions, and media you upload.
• Technical data: IP address, device and browser information, and usage data (for security and analytics).

How We Use Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Authenticate users and prevent fraud or abuse.
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, storage, analytics), strictly for those purposes, under appropriate confidentiality and security commitments; with authorities where required by law; and in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data as described below.

Your Choices and Rights

• Access, correction, and deletion: You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data.
• Communications: You can opt out of non-essential emails by following the unsubscribe links.
• Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We implement appropriate safeguards where required by law.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.

Facebook and Google Login

If you choose to sign in with Facebook or Google, they may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies. We only use the provided information (e.g., email, name, profile image) to create or authenticate your account. We do not post to your accounts without your permission.

Facebook Data Deletion

To request deletion of data obtained from Facebook Login, please email us at support@marketsmates.com with the subject "Facebook Data Deletion" and the email address associated with your account. We will delete your account and associated data within a reasonable time, subject to legal retention requirements.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or our practices, contact us at support@marketsmates.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.