Privacy Policy

Welcome to PrettyPearl. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

When you use PrettyPearl, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Account Data: Username, encrypted password, login activity
• Listings Data: Ads you post, product details, descriptions, pricing
• Media Uploads: Images and files uploaded to your listings
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, actions performed on the platform

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to operate and improve our services, including:

• Creating and managing user accounts
• Publishing and displaying your ads
• Processing user interactions and inquiries
• Improving platform performance and features
• Sending important notifications (account updates, security alerts)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on your consent, contractual necessity (to provide our services), and legitimate interests such as improving platform security and performance.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in our database system (as defined in prettypearl.sql). We implement technical and organizational security measures including:

• Password encryption
• Secure database connections
• Access control restrictions

While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure. Please keep your login credentials confidential.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data only in the following cases:

• When required by law or legal processes
• To prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
• With service providers who help operate our platform (under strict confidentiality)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PrettyPearl uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain user sessions
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic and performance

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

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Request a copy of your stored data

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Deleted accounts may have residual data retained for security or legal purposes.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing your information.

10. Children’s Privacy

PrettyPearl is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the website contact form.

Last updated: April 2026