Privacy policy - june 25/2026

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The UWSC Marketplace (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, create an account, make a purchase, or interact with our vendors.

By using the UWSC Marketplace, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We collect information in three main ways:

• Name
• Email address
• Shipping and billing address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely by third‑party providers)
• Account login details
• Messages sent through our contact forms
• Vendor application information (if applicable)

When you browse the Marketplace, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device type
• Browser type
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on the site
• Referring website
• General location (city/region level)

If you purchase from a vendor on our platform, we receive:

• Order details
• Product information
• Fulfillment status
• Vendor communications related to your order

 We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Provide customer support
• Manage your account
• Communicate updates, confirmations, and service messages
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Prevent fraud and maintain platform security
• Support vendor operations and order fulfillment
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

When you purchase from a vendor on the Marketplace, we share only the information required for them to fulfill your order, including:

• Your name
• Shipping address
• Order details
• Contact information (if needed for fulfillment)

Vendors are required to handle your information responsibly and in accordance with our Vendor Agreement.

 We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website performance
• Improve shopping experience
• Support security and fraud prevention

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

We do not store or process your full payment information. All payments are handled securely by third‑party payment processors that comply with industry standards (e.g., PCI‑DSS).

We only receive confirmation of payment status.

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Secure payment gateways
• Access controls
• Fraud monitoring
• Regular security reviews

While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Fulfill orders
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain accurate business records

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

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

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us through the Contact page.

 We may use third‑party tools for:

• Payment processing
• Analytics
• Email communication
• Fraud prevention
• Vendor operations

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.

The UWSC Marketplace is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the “Effective Date” at the top of the page will be updated.