This web-site is intended to be a friendly, enjoyable and useful experience, but as with anything concerning any kind of transactions there are risks involved and we strongly advise you to understand all of these terms before joining. If you spot a listing that you feel is violating the general terms and conditions of this web-site as stated below please let us know by contacting us.
Rights To Suspend or Terminate.
You agree that this web-site, in
its own discretion, may terminate any auction or use of the service
immediately and without notice if (a) We believe that you are not
abiding by the general rules of this web-site (b) You have repeatedly
broken a certain term (c) You have listed a suspicious item (d) We
believe you to be a non paying bidder. In most cases when we suspect
foul play we will suspend your account/listing whilst we investigate
further. If our investigation is conclusive then your account with us
will be terminated.
Your Conduct.
You are solely responsible for the contents of your
actions through this web-site. You must ensure that your participation
in the selling or buying of items does not violate any applicable laws
or regulations. By this we mean that you must check that you entitled to
sell or buy the relevant item and that you are not prohibited from
doing so by any law or regulation.
You must not transmit through the
service any unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening,
harmful, vulgar, obscene or otherwise objectionable material. You must
also not transmit any material that encourages conduct that could
constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise
violate any applicable law or regulation.
Membership.
Membership to this web-site is only available to those
you can form a legally binding contract. This web-site does not permit
minors (under 18) to register. If any member fails to signup with
their correct age the account will be terminated immediately.
General Terms.
This site acts as the window for sellers to conduct
auctions and for bidders to bid on sellers' auctions. We are not
involved in the actual transaction between buyers and sellers. As a
result, we have no control over the quality, safety or legality of the
items listed the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of
sellers to sell items or the ability of buyers to buy items. We cannot
and do not control whether or not sellers will complete the sale of
items they offer or buyers will complete the purchases of items they
have bid on. In addition, note that there are risks of dealing with
foreign nationals, underage persons or people acting under false
pretence.
This Web-site shall not be responsible for any items sold
by Auction, for any damage to items during transit or during the
inspection period, nor for misrepresentations and/or breaches of
contract by either buyer and/or seller. This web-site shall not be
responsible for the cost of procurement of substitute goods or any
losses resulting form any goods purchased or obtained.
This web-site
assumes no liability for the content of the listings. However if you
fall victim of a fraudulent transaction we will assist you as much as we
can.
Laws.
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and constructed
in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and any disputes will
be decided only by the Courts of the United States of America in a jurisdiction in which Vendor Stall resides.
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
On Vendor Stall ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our online auction platform.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information
Full name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Date of birth (if required)
- Account Information
Username
Password (stored in encrypted form)
Profile information
- Payment Information
Payments are processed by Your chosen secure third-party payment providers. We do not store complete credit or debit card details on our servers unless legally required to combat fraud.
- Auction Information
Listings you create
Bids you place
Purchase history
Sales history
Messages between buyers and sellers
- Technical Information
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Cookies
Website usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account.
Process purchases and sales.
Facilitate auctions and bidding.
Verify user identity.
Prevent fraud and unauthorized activity.
Provide customer support.
Send transaction notifications.
Improve our services.
Comply with legal obligations.
Send promotional communications (with your consent where required).
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you signed in.
Remember your preferences.
Improve website performance.
Analyze website traffic.
Provide personalized experiences.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share some information with:
Payment processors
Shipping partners
Identity verification providers
Cloud hosting providers (General server data)
Analytics providers
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
We do not sell your personal information; period!
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:
SSL/TLS encryption
Secure password storage
Access controls
Firewalls
Regular security monitoring
While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Operate the platform
Complete transactions
Resolve disputes
Comply with legal obligations
Enforce our agreements
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Delete your information.
Restrict or object to processing.
Withdraw consent.
Request data portability.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. International Data Transfers
If your information is transferred across borders, we will implement appropriate safeguards as required by applicable data protection laws.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will become effective upon posting the revised policy on this page. We encourage users to review this policy periodically.