Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly, which may include:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Account information: username, password, profile details.
• Buyer and seller information: acquisition preferences, business listing details, business contact details, and information you choose to include in messages or submissions.
• Transactional information: billing address and payment-related information if you purchase a subscription or other paid offering (payments are typically processed by a third-party payment processor).
• Communications: information in emails, forms, surveys, support requests, and other communications with us.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:

• Device and usage data: IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, referring URLs, access times, and interactions with the Site.
• Cookies and similar technologies: we use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to operate the Site, remember preferences, and measure performance (see Section 5).

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Service providers that help us run the Services (for example, analytics, customer support tools, email providers, payment processors).
• Business partners or referral sources if you arrive via an affiliate, integration, co-marketing relationship, or partner campaign.
• Public sources (for example, publicly available business information) if relevant to the Services.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Services.
• Create and manage accounts, authenticate users, and provide customer support.
• Enable buyer and seller workflows, including displaying listings and facilitating inquiries or introductions.
• Process subscriptions, invoices, and payments (through third-party processors).
• Communicate with you about updates, security notices, and administrative messages.
• Send marketing communications where permitted by law and your choices (you can opt out, see Section 6).
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends, and personalize your experience.
• Detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to fraud, abuse, security incidents, and illegal activity.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

3. How We Share Information

We may share information in the following circumstances:

A. With Service Providers

We share information with vendors that perform services for us, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, and payment processing. These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

B. With Other Users (Buyer and Seller Features)

Depending on how the Services work, information you submit may be visible to others. For example:

• Seller listings may include business and contact details you choose to publish.
• Buyer inquiries may be shared with sellers or their representatives when you request contact or introductions.

You control what you submit. Do not include information you do not want shared.

C. With Affiliates and Business Partners

We may share information with affiliates or partners for operational, referral, or co-marketing purposes. Where required, we will obtain consent.

D. For Legal, Safety, and Enforcement Reasons

We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to:

• Comply with law, regulation, legal process, or a governmental request.
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of users, our business, or the public.
• Enforce our terms and policies, and investigate potential violations.

E. Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services and for legitimate business purposes, such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, maintaining security, and enforcing agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and why we collected it.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in and maintain session state.
• Remember preferences.
• Understand how the Site is used and improve performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features may not function properly.

We may use analytics providers (for example, Google Analytics or similar tools) that collect information about your use of the Services. These providers may set their own cookies or identifiers.

6. Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at privacy@ecommerceacquisitions.com. You may still receive non-marketing messages, such as account, billing, or security notices.

7. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

A. Account Information

If you have an account, you may be able to review and update certain profile information by logging into your account.

B. Access, Deletion, and Correction

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You can submit requests by contacting us (see Section 12). We may need to verify your identity before responding.

C. U.S. State Privacy Rights (Example: California)

If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, you may have additional rights regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information, including the right to know, delete, and correct, and to opt out of certain disclosures. We do not discriminate for exercising privacy rights.

If we engage in targeted advertising or data "sales" or "sharing" as defined by certain laws, we will provide an opt-out mechanism.

D. EEA, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we process personal information under legal bases that may include: providing the Services (contract), legitimate interests (such as securing and improving the Services), consent (where required), and compliance with legal obligations. You may have rights to access, correct, delete, object, or restrict processing, and data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or the age defined by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party practices. Review their privacy policies before providing information.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.