CampSwap ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our campus marketplace platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Create an account (full name, email address, phone number, institution)
- Create a product listing (item details, images, price, category, location)
- Submit reviews and ratings for products you have purchased
- Report content or contact our support team
- Save items to your wishlist or create a store
- Subscribe to push notifications
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the marketplace platform
- Display your listings and profile to other users
- Display your phone number on your profile as a trust signal for other users
- Send push notifications for product approval updates and platform announcements
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Investigate reported content and enforce our Terms of Use
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
- Supabase: Database and file storage. Your data is stored securely on Supabase's cloud infrastructure.
- Paystack: If you operate a store with a paid subscription, payment processing is handled by Paystack. CampSwap does not store your payment card details.
- Vercel: Our hosting provider. Standard server logs may include your IP address and request information.
- Other users: Your name, phone number, and listing details are visible to other users as necessary for marketplace transactions. Reviews you write are publicly visible.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. CampSwap does not process peer-to-peer payments — all transactions are arranged directly between buyers and sellers.
4. Push Notifications
With your consent, we may send push notifications for product approval updates, new messages, and platform announcements. You can opt out at any time through your browser or device settings.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Some data may be retained for legitimate legal or compliance purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
- Access and update your personal information via your profile settings
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for push notifications
- Contact us with privacy-related inquiries
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notice.
9. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact our support team on WhatsApp.
