01 Introduction
VA TechTrade ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you interact with our website and buy or sell refined technical products.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
02 Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Account login credentials
- Messages and communications sent through the platform
b. Transaction Information
- History of purchases and sales
- Payment details (Note: These are processed securely via encrypted third-party providers; we do not store full card numbers)
c. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address and geo-location data
- Device type, operating system, and browser version
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, specific actions taken)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
03 How We Use Your Information
We use your data to maintain a secure and efficient marketplace:
- ✓ Manage and protect your account
- ✓ Process secure transactions
- ✓ Facilitate buyer-seller communication
- ✓ Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
04 Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with trusted partners to fulfill our services:
Payment processors, shipping couriers, and hosting/analytics partners.
Government or law enforcement authorities if required by prevailing laws.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
05 Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic patterns.
You can manage or disable cookies through your specific browser settings, though some platform features may become unavailable as a result.
06 Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our marketplace services, meet legal and tax obligations, or resolve any potential disputes.
07 Your Rights (GDPR – EU Users 🇪🇺)
Under the GDPR (including in Ireland), you have significant rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection representative at the email address provided below.
08 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. While we use industry-standard encryption, please be aware that no system is completely immune to security risks.
09 Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
10 Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
11 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with an updated effective date.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, our team is ready to help.