Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
At Burner Outpost, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our marketplace platform.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Username and password (encrypted)
- Profile information you choose to provide
- Location (city/region for listing purposes)
Listing Information
When you post a listing, we collect:
- Item descriptions, photos, and pricing
- Category and listing type
- Location information
- Contact preferences
Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Device and browser information
- IP address and location data
- Pages viewed and actions taken
- Time and date of visits
- Referring website addresses
Communications
We store messages sent through our platform and emails you send to our support team.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our marketplace services
- Create and manage user accounts
- Facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers
- Send transactional emails and important updates
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send promotional emails (with your consent)
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
With Other Users
Your public profile information and listings are visible to other users. When you engage in a transaction, limited contact information may be shared to facilitate the exchange.
With Service Providers
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email delivery services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure user safety.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the new entity.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit platform functionality.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Object: Object to certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@burneroutpost.com
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and fraud prevention.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
9. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@burneroutpost.com
For general inquiries: hello@burneroutpost.com