Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

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

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

  • Create an account or update your profile
  • List a business for sale
  • Submit a letter of intent or make an offer
  • Contact us or request support
  • Subscribe to our newsletter

Information Collected

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Business information (company name, tax ID, financial data)
  • Payment and billing information
  • Identity verification documents
  • Communications with us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our platform, we automatically collect certain information about your device:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Click patterns and site interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our services
  • Process transactions and send transaction notifications
  • Verify your identity and prevent fraud
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Communicate about products, services, and events
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Personalize and improve your experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

  • With other users: When you list a business or make an offer, certain information is shared with other parties to the transaction
  • Service providers: We share information with vendors who help us provide our services
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or court order
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Marketing cookies: Track your activity to provide relevant advertisements

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our platform.

7. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

AppsEmporium Privacy Office

Email: privacy@appsemporium.com

Address: 123 Market Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105

Data Protection Officer: Jane Smith
Email: dpo@appsemporium.com