Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password if you create an account.
• User Content: Comments, reviews, guides, and other content you submit.
• Preferences: Your settings and customizations on the site.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited and features used.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate the site and your account
• Authenticate your identity
• Respond to support requests
• Analyze usage to fix bugs and improve features
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you authorize us to share your information.
• Public Content: Content you post publicly is visible to others.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process.
• Protection: To protect the rights and safety of ARC Market, our users, or others.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage to remember preferences and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate ARC Market. These services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies:

• Hosting & Infrastructure: Our services are hosted in the United States, though third-party providers may process data in other locations.
• Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand site usage. These services collect anonymized usage data.
• Authentication: We may offer sign-in through third-party platforms. When you use these, their privacy policies apply.
• Premium Features: Premium features may be provided through third-party platforms. We do not store payment information.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services you use.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, we may process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract Performance: To provide our services, including account management and authentication.
• Legitimate Interests: To maintain site security, prevent fraud, and improve our services.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests.

8. Children's Privacy

ARC Market is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of ARC Market after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, your account information and associated content will be removed from our systems.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at support@arc-market.org. We will respond within 30 days.