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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

 

This Privacy Policy outlines how Swap & Style ("we," "our," or "us"), operating the website swapandstyle.store, collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users ("User" or "you") of the Site. This policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Swap & Style.

 

2. Personal Data We Collect

 

We collect personal data that is necessary to provide the swap and style service and to connect students for clothing exchanges. This data is provided directly by you when you use the Site.

  • Identity and Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and student/university affiliation (for account creation and communication).

  • Profile Data: Username, profile picture, self-selected clothing sizes, and preferences.

  • Listing Data: Photos of clothing items, descriptions, condition, and exchange preferences.

  • Communication Data: Records of messages exchanged between Users through the Site for coordination of swaps/borrows.

 

3. Non-Personal Identification Information

 

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site.

  • Technical Data: Browser name, type of computer or device, operating system, Internet service provider, and other similar information.

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and the sequence of pages visited.

 

4. How We Collect Data (Cookies and Tracking)

 

Our Site uses "cookies" to enhance the User experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you.

  • We use cookies to remember your preferences and settings.

  • We use third-party services (like Google Analytics or Wix's analytics) to collect anonymous data on site traffic and usage patterns.

 

5. How We Use the Collected Information

 

Swap & Style collects and uses personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Run and Operate the Site: To ensure the website functions correctly.

  • To Facilitate Transactions: To enable the messaging and coordination between students for swapping or borrowing clothes.

  • To Personalize User Experience: To tailor the content and recommendations you see (e.g., showing relevant clothing based on your size or university).

  • To Send Periodic Emails: To respond to inquiries, questions, and other requests, and to send updates regarding the service (e.g., new messages, accepted swaps).

 

6. How We Share Your Personal Data

 

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal identification information to others for marketing purposes.

  • With Other Users: When you list an item, your public profile information (username, profile picture, university) is visible to other registered Users to facilitate the exchange. Contact information (like email or phone) is only shared when you choose to share it via the internal messaging system to complete a swap.

  • With Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers (like Wix) to help us operate our business and the Site, and these parties may have access to your data only to the extent necessary to perform these tasks on our behalf.

 

7. Data Security

 

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.

 

8. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

 

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectify any inaccurate personal data.

  • Request Deletion of your personal data from our records.

  • Object to certain types of processing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

 

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

 

Swap & Style has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

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