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Swell Markets Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2019

At Swell Markets, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide through our website, newsletter, vendor applications, payments, and at our events.

1. Information We Collect

a. eNewsletter Subscription

  • When you sign up for our eNewsletter, we only collect your email address.

  • This is used solely to send updates, market announcements, and promotions.

b. Vendor Applications

  • When applying to be a vendor, we collect:

    • Full Name

    • Business Name

    • Email Address

    • Phone Number

    • Mailing Address

    • Business Description

    • Product List

  • This information is used to review applications, approve vendors, and communicate about markets.

c. Vendor Payments

  • When making payments for market reservations, vendors provide:

    • Credit Card Information

    • Billing Address

  • Payments are securely processed through Wix Payments. Swell Markets does not store credit card information directly on our servers.

d. Usage Data

  • We may collect non-personal information about how users interact with our site and app (e.g., pages visited) to improve functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver the eNewsletter you subscribe to.

  • Process and review vendor applications.

  • Communicate important market information, updates, and announcements.

  • Process vendor payments securely through Wix.

  • Improve our website, app, and services.

3. Sharing of Information

  • Personal information is not sold or rented to third parties.

  • Vendor information may be shared only with authorized Swell Markets staff to manage markets.

  • Payment information is processed securely through Wix Payments and is not shared beyond what is necessary to manage payments.

4. Security of Information

  • We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

  • All payments are processed through Wix Payments, which is PCI-compliant.

  • eNewsletter and vendor data are stored securely on Wix servers.

5. Your Rights

  • You may unsubscribe from the eNewsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in each email.

  • Vendors can request access, correction, or deletion of their personal information by contacting us.

  • Users may contact Swell Markets to have personal information removed from our records.

6. Cookies and Tracking

  • Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and performance.

  • We do not track users across other websites or sell browsing data.

7. Photo & Media Release

  • By attending Swell Markets events, you acknowledge and agree that photos or videos of you or your products may be taken. These images may be used by Swell Markets for:

    • Our website

    • eNewsletters

    • Social media pages

  • Photos and videos will be used for promotional purposes to highlight the markets, vendors, and community. No personally sensitive information will be published without your consent.

  • If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a Swell Markets team member at the event.

8. Contact Us

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