Privacy Policy

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Platform:

a. Personal Information Full name Email address Username Phone number (if provided) Address or shipping details (if provided in a transaction) Payment details (processed via third-party gateways – we do not store full card numbers) b. Listing & Transaction Information Product listings you create Messages exchanged with other users Purchase or sale history Authentication request details c. Technical & Usage Data IP address Browser type and settings Device information Site activity (e.g., pages viewed, time spent, links clicked) Cookies (see Section 5) 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the Marketplace Facilitate peer-to-peer transactions Communicate with you (e.g., account updates, offers, or support) Process authentication service requests Send newsletters or promotional content (you can opt out anytime) Monitor and improve the security and usability of the Platform Comply with legal obligations 3. Disclosure of Information

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

With other users (e.g., during a transaction, for delivery purposes) With third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, authentication partners, email marketing platforms) When required by law (e.g., legal proceedings, law enforcement requests) In case of a business transfer (e.g., sale or merger of The Designer Edit) 4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, LegitGrails, Mailchimp) to facilitate payments, authentications, and newsletters. These providers have their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

  1. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us:

Remember your login Understand site usage Personalise content You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption and access controls. However, no online system is 100% secure, and you use the platform at your own risk.

  1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information Correct inaccurate or outdated information Delete your account and associated data Withdraw consent for marketing emails To make any of these requests, please contact us through our website.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Designer Edit is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Your continued use of the Platform indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact us through our contact form at thedesigneredit.com.au or email us at leah@thedesigneredit.com.au