Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 9, 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you use YardShoppers, we may collect the following information:
- Account information: Name, email address, and display name when you create an account.
- Listing information: Sale details, photos, address, categories, dates, and times you provide when posting a listing.
- Location data: Your approximate location (with your permission) to show nearby yard sales.
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and interactions to improve our service.
- Payment data: If you purchase a boosted listing, payment is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your credit card details.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To display and operate yard sale listings
- To show you relevant sales near your location
- To process payments for premium features
- To communicate with you about your account or listings
- To improve and personalize your experience
- To prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Service
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:
- Service providers: Hosting (Vercel), database (Supabase), payments (Stripe), and analytics tools that help us run YardShoppers.
- Other users: Your display name and listing details are visible to anyone browsing YardShoppers.
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We may use analytics tools to understand how people use YardShoppers. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication through Supabase, and PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@yardshoppers.com.
7. Children's Privacy
YardShoppers is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of YardShoppers after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@yardshoppers.com.