Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how TradeMyServices.com ("TradeMyServices," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: name, email address, password, and basic contact details when you register for an account.
- Profile and Listing Data: services you offer, services you request, business information, location, bio, photos, and other details you choose to provide.
- Usage Information: logs of how you use the Service, such as pages viewed, features used, and interactions with other users.
- Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and similar information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
- Communications: messages sent through the platform, and communications you send to us for support or feedback.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Service;
- Create and manage user accounts and profiles;
- Facilitate service listings, matching, and communications between users;
- Monitor and improve the performance and security of the Service;
- Respond to your questions, requests, and support needs;
- Send you important updates about the Service, including policy changes;
- Analyze usage trends and develop new features or services.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how you use the Service, and improve your experience. You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the Service may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:
- With Other Users: certain profile and listing information (such as your name, business, services offered, services requested, and location) may be visible to other users to facilitate trades.
- Service Providers: we may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (for example, hosting, analytics, or email delivery), subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.
- Legal and Safety: we may share information if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to legal requests, protect our rights, or protect the safety of our users or the public.
- Business Transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may also retain certain aggregated or anonymized information that does not identify you personally.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices
You may be able to:
- Update or correct your account and profile information;
- Change notification preferences in your account settings;
- Request deletion of your account by contacting us (subject to legal or legitimate business retention needs).
9. Children's Privacy
TradeMyServices is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, you can contact us at:
Email: privacy@trademyservices.com