Privacy & Safety
Privacy Policy for Free Exchange Website
Last Updated: 1/8/2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how the website collects, uses, and protects the personal information of its users (referred to as "you" or "users"). We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information when you use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Information You Provide: We collect the information you provide when you use our website, such as when you register an account, create listings for items, send or receive messages, and engage in exchanges. This information may include your name, email address, contact information, and any content you provide.
2.2. Automatically Collected Information: We may collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data. We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. Use of Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1. To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to offer, maintain, and improve our services, including facilitating exchanges, enhancing user experience, and developing new features.
3.2. Communication: We may use your contact information to send you important updates, notifications, and other communications related to your account and our services.
3.3. Customer Support: Your information may be used to provide customer support and address any inquiries, concerns, or issues you may have.
3.4. Marketing: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional materials and offers. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
4. Data Sharing
4.1. User-to-User Interaction: When you engage in exchanges on our platform, your information may be shared with other users involved in the exchange, such as your name.
4.2. Third-Party Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers to help us operate and improve our services. These providers may have access to your information, but they are obligated to protect it.
4.3. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Your Choices
You can exercise the following choices regarding your personal information:
6.1. Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information through your account settings.
6.2. Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time. Please note that certain information may be retained for legal or administrative purposes.
6.3. Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes through our website or other means. Your continued use of our services after such updates indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ctdpchicago@gmail.com.
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
​
Also check out our Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct.
​