Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (display name, location, bio)
• Animal listing information (photos, pedigree, health records)
• Communication data (messages, breeding requests)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Platform
• Process transactions and send related notifications
• Facilitate connections between breeders and buyers
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about updates and offers
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Your profile and animal listings are visible to other users based on your tier and visibility settings
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (Supabase, Stripe, hosting providers)
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We use Supabase for authentication and database hosting, and Stripe for payment processing, both of which maintain high security standards.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information and improve the Platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

6. Your 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: Request your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@prizedlines.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 information for legal or business purposes, such as fraud prevention and financial record-keeping.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@prizedlines.com