Privacy Policy

TIAS ("The Internet Antique Shop," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at tias.com and use our services.

Please read this policy carefully. By using TIAS, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

Contents

1. Information We Collect
2. How We Use Your Information
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5. Data Security
6. Data Retention
7. Your Privacy Rights
8. Third-Party Services
9. Children's Privacy
10. Changes to This Policy
11. Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our services, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and phone number when you create an account
• Profile Information: Business name, shop description, and location for seller accounts
• Transaction Information: Billing and shipping addresses, payment method details, and purchase history
• Communications: Messages you send to other users, customer support inquiries, and feedback you provide
• Listing Information: Item descriptions, photographs, pricing, and shipping details for sellers

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers
• Log Information: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URL
• Usage Information: How you interact with our services, including searches, items viewed, and features used
• Location Information: General location based on IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and invoices
• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities on our platform
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize and improve your experience, including showing relevant items and recommendations
• Send promotional communications (with your consent, where required)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

When you make a purchase, your shipping address and contact information are shared with the seller to fulfill your order. Seller shop profiles, including business name and location, are publicly visible.

With Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including payment processing (Stripe), email delivery, hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

If TIAS is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including maintaining your session and shopping cart
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve our services

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure storage of passwords using industry-standard hashing
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees and contractors

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of promotional communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy is available at stripe.com/privacy
• Supabase: For authentication and data storage
• Analytics providers: To help us understand website usage

9. Children's Privacy

TIAS is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email to your registered address. Your continued use of TIAS after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: