Hippy Market Inc. ("Hippy Market," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our Services:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number, tax ID, and other identifying details provided during account creation or transactions.

• Business Information: Brand name, product listings, certifications, sales data, and other information related to marketplace participation.

• Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party providers; we do not store full credit card or bank details.

• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our Services, such as pages viewed, clicks, time on site, and device/browser information.

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance, personalize content, and analyze usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our Services

• Facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers

• Communicate with you (including transactional and promotional messages)

• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

• Understand platform usage and improve functionality

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing) who support our operations

• With other users of the platform when required to complete a transaction (e.g., order fulfillment)

• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

• When required by law or legal process

4. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data, such as:

• Access to the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@hippymarket.com

6. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. International Users

If you access the Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed in and transferred to the United States and other jurisdictions.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our site or contacting you directly.