1. Introduction

Welcome to MeetTheMinds ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our marketplace platform.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, username, password)
• Profile information (bio, location, contact details, profile picture)
• Listing information (items, services, businesses you create)
• Transaction information (trades, bookings, messages)
• Payment information (if applicable)
• Communications with us or other users

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Location data (if you enable location services)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and facilitate trades
• Communicate with you about your account and transactions
• Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Personalize your experience and show relevant content

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information and listings are visible to other users on the platform
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. 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. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@meettheminds.com or visit our Data Deletion Policy page for more information.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our platform.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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