Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Movie Poster Exchange ("MPE," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services. By using MPE, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, username, and password when you register
• Profile information: Shipping address, phone number, and other details you add to your profile
• Transaction information: Details about purchases, sales, and bids made on the platform
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact form or customer support
• Listing content: Photos, descriptions, and other content uploaded by sellers

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and actions taken on the platform
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies and tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions and improve your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our platform and services
• Process transactions and send related notifications
• Communicate with you about your account, orders, and customer support inquiries
• Send promotional communications (you can opt out at any time)
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the user experience

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your username and relevant transaction details are shared with other users as necessary to facilitate transactions (e.g., shipping information shared with sellers after a purchase)
• Service providers: We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the platform, including payment processors (PayPal), hosting providers, and analytics services
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of MPE, our users, or the public
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

5. Cookies and Tracking

MPE uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our platform
• Provide relevant features and content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the platform.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, secure storage practices, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain certain information as required by law, to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for legitimate business purposes such as maintaining transaction records.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the link in the email

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

9. Children's Privacy

MPE is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at our contact page or email us at support@movieposterexchange.com.