Legal
Privacy Policy
Texas Arms Exchange™, LLC ("TAE," "we," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: Name, email address, username, password, city, state, zip code
- Profile information: Display name, bio, avatar photo
- Listing information: Item descriptions, photos, pricing, location
- Communications: Messages sent through our Platform
- Contact form submissions: Name, email, and message content
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns
- Device identifiers and general location data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Platform
- To process and display your listings
- To facilitate communications between buyers and sellers
- To send you account-related notifications
- To improve the Platform and user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Other users: Your profile information and listing details are visible to other users
- Service providers: Third parties that help us operate the Platform (hosting, email, analytics)
- Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights and safety
- Law enforcement: When we believe disclosure is necessary to prevent illegal activity or protect public safety
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You may:
- Access and update your personal information through your account settings
- Delete your account by contacting support
- Opt out of non-essential emails
- Request a copy of your data
6. 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 as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, legal compliance).
7. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.
8. Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@texasarmsexchange.com.