1.1 Personal Information: When you create an account or use our services, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, contact number, and billing address.

1.2 Design Information: As a fashion designer, you may upload your Designs to our platform. We collect and store the Designs you upload.

1.3 Usage Information: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit, the actions you take, and the preferences you set.

1.4 Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2.1 We use the collected information to provide and improve our services, including but not limited to:

• Allowing fashion designers to showcase and sell their Designs.
• Facilitating transactions between fashion designers and Users.
• Personalizing user experiences and providing tailored recommendations.
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends to enhance our website and services.
• Communicating with you about your account, transactions, and updates.
• Sending promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent).

3.1 We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• With fashion designers: When you purchase Designs, we share your information with the respective fashion designer to facilitate the transaction and delivery.
• With service providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our website and services. These providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
• With payment processors: We use Stripe to process payments. Your payment information is handled directly by Stripe in accordance with their privacy policy.
• With legal authorities: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to a valid court order, or to comply with applicable legal processes.

4.1 We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4.2 We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

4.3 Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job functions.

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

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time.

5.2 To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@blackbuydesigns.com.

6.1 We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6.2 When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

7.1 Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. This Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.

8.1 Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9.1 We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

9.2 We will notify you of any material changes to this Policy via email or through a prominent notice on our website.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: