Garage Sale Market Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 15, 2025

Garage Sale Market (“GSM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, and optional physical address for sale listings.
• User Content: Images, descriptions, and other materials you upload to promote your sale.
• Payment Data: Processed by Stripe; GSM does not store your full credit card number. Please review Stripe’s own privacy policy for more information.
• Advertising Data: When you purchase Facebook Ads or other marketing services through GSM, relevant sale information may be shared with Meta Platforms or similar partners as needed to place your ads.
• Technical Data: IP address, device information, browser type, and basic usage data used for security, troubleshooting, and aggregate analytics.

2. How We Use Information

• To create, display, and manage your online sale listing;
• To process payments, subscriptions, and advertising orders;
• To communicate with you about your account, listings, and support requests;
• To run paid advertisements on your behalf when you purchase marketing services;
• To maintain and improve the performance, reliability, and security of the Service; and
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

• We share limited information with Stripe to process payments.
• We share relevant sale details with Meta/Facebook or other ad networks when you authorize advertising for your sale.
• We may share information with service providers such as hosting companies, email providers, or analytics vendors who help us operate the Service, under confidentiality obligations.
• We may disclose information when required by law, valid legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of users and the public.

4. Business Transfers

If GSM is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, corporate restructuring, or similar transaction, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Any acquiring entity will be required to honor this Privacy Policy or adopt a successor policy that offers equal or greater protection.

5. Display of Email and Address

For free listings, your email address may be publicly visible so potential buyers can contact you. Your physical address will only be displayed if you explicitly consent, and you represent that you have the legal right to use and publish that address, as described in our Terms of Service.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as needed to operate the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Sale listings and related data may remain in backups or logs for a limited period after they expire or are removed.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has used the Service or provided information without proper consent, please contact us at support@garagesalemarket.com, and we will promptly delete the information.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential site functions (such as keeping you logged in) and to gather limited aggregate analytics about how the Service is used. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or block cookies, though some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

10. U.S. Data Storage

All data associated with the Service is stored and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to the storage, processing, and transfer of your information in the United States, which may have different data-protection laws than your jurisdiction.

11. Your Choices

• You may update or delete certain account information by logging into your account.
• You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the “unsubscribe” links included in those messages.

12. External Links

The Service may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by GSM. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the Policy. Your continued use of the Service after any changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Garage Sale Market
Houston, Texas
Email: support@garagesalemarket.com