Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 18, 2025
Last Updated: August 18, 2025

MaylandMarketplace.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Website and related services.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Information You Provide

  • Account registration details (name, email, phone number, password).
  • Classified ad content (text, photos, attachments, location).
  • Payment information (if applicable, processed securely through third-party providers).
  • Communications sent through our platform (messages, inquiries).

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
  • Website usage data (pages viewed, ads clicked, searches).
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Identity verification providers (if required for firearm-related ads).
  • Payment processors.
  • Publicly available information or data from advertising partners.

2. How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

  • Operate and improve the Website.
  • Publish and display ads you post.
  • Process payments for ad listings or upgrades.
  • Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or prohibited conduct (including scraping).
  • Enforce compliance with firearm laws and other legal obligations.
  • Provide customer support.
  • Send important updates, service notices, and promotional offers.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • With other users when you post or respond to ads (contact info you choose to share will be visible).
  • With service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting companies, email providers).
  • For legal reasons, including:
    • Compliance with federal, North Carolina, or local law.
    • Cooperation with law enforcement in investigations (e.g., firearm transfer verification, fraud, or prohibited items).
  • In a business transfer, such as merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell personal data to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

4. Firearms-Related Data

If you post firearm-related ads, we may collect and store additional information, such as:

  • Seller verification information.
  • FFL (Federal Firearms License) dealer details for transfers.
  • Transaction metadata (listing dates, firearm type, location).

This information may be shared with law enforcement or regulatory agencies if required by law.

5. Data Retention

  • Account and ad data are retained as long as your account remains active.
  • Certain records (such as firearm-related postings or payment transactions) may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations.
  • You may request deletion of your account at any time (see Section 9).

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect personal information, including encryption of payment data and secure hosting.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in.
  • Remember preferences and settings.
  • Analyze Website usage.
  • Deliver targeted ads and promotions.

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
If we learn we have collected data from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Under North Carolina law and applicable U.S. privacy principles, you have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal data.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to retention laws).
  • Opt out of promotional emails by following unsubscribe links.

10. Prohibited Scraping and Data Harvesting

Any automated or manual scraping of Website data is strictly prohibited. We may collect IP addresses and usage patterns to detect and block scraping activity.
We reserve the right to pursue civil or criminal remedies under North Carolina Computer Crimes laws (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-453 et seq.) and other applicable laws.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before engaging with them.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance.

13. Governing Law

This Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be handled exclusively in state or federal courts located within North Carolina.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

MaylandMarketplace.com
[email protected]