Introduction
Welcome to PioneerMart. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our mobile application.
PioneerMart is a marketplace platform designed exclusively for Grinnell College students, faculty, and staff. By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
When you use PioneerMart, we collect the following information that you provide directly:
- Account Information: Your Grinnell College email address and associated 6-digit OTP code to verify your email
- Listing Content: Information, descriptions, and images of items you list for sale
- Messages: Communications exchanged with other users through our platform
- Purchase Requests: Information related to items you express interest in purchasing
- Reports: Information you provide when reporting items or user behavior that violates our terms
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our App, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- Log Data: App errors, crash reports, and performance data
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Verify your eligibility as a Grinnell College student, faculty, or staff
- Create and maintain your account
- Display your listings to other users
- Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
- Send notifications about activity relevant to you
- Monitor for and address inappropriate content or behavior
- Improve and optimize our App functionality
- Troubleshoot technical issues
Email Visibility
Important: Your Grinnell email address will be visible to other users on items you list. This is essential to the functioning of our platform as it helps establish trust and facilitates communication between students. By creating an account, you consent to this email visibility.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your Grinnell email address will be displayed with your listings, and messages you send will be delivered to the intended recipients
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our App (e.g., cloud storage providers, analytics services)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request
- Safety and Terms Enforcement: We may share information to protect the safety and rights of users, or to investigate violations of our Terms of Service
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and personal information
To exercise these rights, contact us at pioneermart6@gmail.com.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: pioneermart6@gmail.com