Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 29, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account data: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you register.
  • Listing data: Titles, descriptions, images, prices, and categories you submit.
  • Messages: Communications sent through the offer system.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: Pages visited, listings viewed, actions taken.
  • Device data: Browser type, operating system, IP address.
  • Cookies: Session cookies to keep you logged in and CSRF tokens for security.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and improve the MuncieDeals marketplace.
  • To facilitate communication between buyers and sellers.
  • To send transactional emails (verification codes, password resets, offer notifications).
  • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
  • To enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data in these cases:

  • Other users: Your name and listing activity are visible publicly. Email is shared only when you engage in an offer.
  • Service providers: We use third-party services (email delivery, hosting) that process data on our behalf.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data as long as your account is active. Listings expire after 90 days but may remain in backups. You may request account deletion by contacting us.

5. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including password hashing (PBKDF2), HTTPS encryption, and CSRF protection. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

MuncieDeals uses essential cookies only:

  • Session cookie: Keeps you logged in during your visit.
  • CSRF token: Protects against cross-site request forgery.

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.

7. Your Rights

You may:

  • Access and update your profile information at any time.
  • Delete your listings.
  • Request a copy of your data.
  • Request account deletion.

To exercise these rights, email support@munciedeals.com.

8. Children's Privacy

MuncieDeals is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email support@munciedeals.com.