Privacy Policy — Godot Marketplace

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Account information (name, email address, username)
Profile information (bio, website, social links, avatar)
Transaction data (purchases, payouts, payment history)
Content you upload (product files, images, descriptions)
Communications with our support team

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our platform, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and device information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and improve our marketplace
Process transactions and send related notifications
Send administrative messages and updates
Respond to your comments and questions
Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
Detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We work with the following third parties who may have access to your data:

Clerk — Authentication and user management. Your login credentials are handled exclusively by Clerk.
Stripe — Payment processing. We never store your full card details on our servers.
UploadThing — File storage for product assets and profile images.
Resend — Transactional email delivery.

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing their use of your information.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating the platform (as described above)
When required by law or to respond to legal process
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Godot Marketplace, our users, or the public
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your account settings.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, secure password storage via Clerk, and PCI-compliant payment handling via Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your account and personal data
Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below or use the account deletion feature in your settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. 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 platform or sending an email. 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@godotmarket.com.