The Pattern's Place

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Pattern's Place ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide

Account information (name, email address, username)
Profile information (avatar, bio)
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
Product listings and content you create
Communications with us or other users

Information Collected Automatically

Device information (browser type, operating system)
Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our services
Process transactions and send related information
Send you updates, security alerts, and support messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions
Personalize and improve your experience

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities. Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function (authentication, security, cart)
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (theme, language)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our platform (Stripe for payments, Supabase for data storage)
Other Users: Your public profile information and listings are visible to other users
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your information
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

The Pattern's Place
Email: thepatternsplacemarketplace@gmail.com