# Privacy Policy

**CityBucketList.com, LLC DBA Sitelore**

*Last Updated: January 29, 2026*

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## 1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how CityBucketList.com, LLC DBA Sitelore ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our marketplace platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA.

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## 2. Information We Collect

### Information You Provide:

- **Account Information:** Name, email address, username, password
- **Profile Information:** Bio, profile picture, social links
- **Payment Information:** Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store full card numbers)
- **Seller Information:** Payout details, tax information (if applicable)
- **Communications:** Messages, support requests, feedback

### Information Collected Automatically:

- **Usage Data:** Pages visited, features used, time spent on Platform
- **Device Information:** Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- **Log Data:** IP address, access times, referring URLs
- **Cookies:** See Section 6 for details

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## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Provide and improve the Platform
- Process transactions and payouts
- Send account notifications and updates
- Respond to support requests
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)

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## 4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

### Service Providers:
- **Stripe:** Payment processing
- **Hosting Providers:** Cloud infrastructure
- **Analytics Services:** Platform improvement

### Other Users:
- Seller profiles are visible to Buyers
- Buyer usernames may be visible to Sellers

### Legal Requirements:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights or safety
- To prevent fraud or abuse

**We never sell your personal information.**

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## 5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

- Your account is active
- Needed to provide services
- Required by law (e.g., tax records)

You may request deletion of your data (see Section 8).

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## 6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze Platform usage
- Improve user experience

### Cookie Types:

| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|------|---------|----------|
| Essential | Platform functionality | Session |
| Preferences | Your settings | 1 year |
| Analytics | Usage statistics | 2 years |

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.

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## 7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and monitoring

No system is 100% secure. Please protect your account credentials.

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## 8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

- **Access:** Request a copy of your data
- **Correction:** Update inaccurate information
- **Deletion:** Request deletion of your data
- **Portability:** Receive your data in a portable format
- **Objection:** Object to certain processing
- **Withdrawal:** Withdraw consent for marketing

### For GDPR (EU/UK):
You have all rights listed above. Contact us at [email protected].

### For CCPA (California):
You have the right to:
- Know what data we collect
- Request deletion
- Opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]

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## 9. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses.

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## 10. Children's Privacy

Sitelore is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us immediately.

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## 11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

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## 12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or Platform notification. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

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## 13. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

**CityBucketList.com, LLC DBA Sitelore**  
Email: [email protected]

For EU/UK users, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

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## 14. Data Controller

The data controller for your personal information is:

**CityBucketList.com, LLC**  
Georgia, USA

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By using Sitelore, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.