App Market

1. Introduction

App Market ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Email address
Name and display name
GitHub username and profile information
Wallet addresses (Solana, etc.)
Profile picture
Payment information (processed on-chain via Solana)

Usage Information

Browser type and version
IP address and location data
Pages visited and actions taken
Transaction history
Device information

Blockchain Data

Wallet addresses
Transaction hashes
Smart contract interactions
On-chain activity (publicly visible)

3. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our services
Process transactions and payments
Communicate with you about your account
Send notifications about bids, sales, and platform updates
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Comply with legal obligations
Improve and optimize our services
Analyze usage patterns and trends

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

Blockchain networks (Solana)
Cloud hosting providers (Vercel, AWS)
Analytics services (Google Analytics)
Email service providers

Other Users

Your public profile information (username, display name, profile picture, ratings) is visible to other users. Transaction history related to your account may be visible to transaction parties.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain your session and preferences
Analyze site traffic and usage
Personalize your experience
Prevent fraud and abuse

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if disabled.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication (OAuth, NextAuth)
Regular security audits
Access controls and monitoring
Blockchain-based escrow for transactions

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
Export your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@appmarket.xyz

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information after account closure for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and fraud prevention.

Note: Blockchain transactions are permanent and cannot be deleted.

9. Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services:

GitHub (authentication and code access)
Solana (on-chain payments and escrow)
Solana blockchain (transactions)
Vercel Blob (file storage)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy with an updated date and, when appropriate, via email.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: privacy@appmarket.xyz

App Market, Inc.

Data Protection Officer

privacy@appmarket.xyz