Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what Respec (“we,” “us”) collects when you use our website and services (the “Service”), how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.

Information we collect

• Account: your email address, a hashed password, and the display name you choose.
• Approximate location: if you set a location, we store a city/ZIP label and an approximate point (latitude/ longitude). We deliberately round coordinates to about one kilometer before storing them, so we do not keep — and never show others — your exact address or precise position. Location powers “local” / distance browsing only.
• Listings & verification: the details and photos you upload (we strip image metadata such as EXIF on upload), condition claims, and any verification proof you submit.
• Messages: the content of messages you send to other users through the Service.
• Technical: basic logs needed to operate and secure the Service (such as IP address and request timing).

How we use it

• to operate the marketplace — show listings, enable messaging, and provide local/distance browsing;
• to review listings and maintain trust and safety;
• to send essential transactional email (for example, password resets);
• to secure the Service, prevent abuse and fraud, and comply with law.

How we share it

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers that help us run the Service — for example, our email provider (Resend) for transactional mail, the map/tile and geocoding providers (OpenStreetMap/CARTO) used to render maps, and our hosting provider. Other users can see your public profile, your display name, your listings, your approximate area, and the messages you send them. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

Your approximate location, specifically

Your saved location is only ever stored and shown as an approximate area (rounded to ~1 km and, for listings, drawn as a general radius). Your exact location is never stored or displayed. You can change or remove your location at any time in your account settings.

Retention and your choices

We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to operate the Service, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. You can edit your profile and location at any time. To request access to, or deletion of, your account and associated data, email hello@respecstore.com and we will act on your request as required by applicable law.

Email

We currently send only essential transactional email. If we ever send non-essential or promotional email, it will include a way to unsubscribe, and we will honor your choice.

Cookies and sessions

We use a secure, session cookie to keep you signed in. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

Children

The Service is for adults. It is not directed to anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

Changes & contact

We may update this Policy; we will update the “Last updated” date when we do. Questions or requests? Email hello@respecstore.com. See also our Terms of Service.