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Prepared November 6, 2026. These policies describe the proposed Westside Alley marketplace at westsidealley.com.
What this policy covers
This policy describes how Westside Alley proposes to handle personal information for its marketplace. Our legal business identity, service-provider list and retention schedule must be finalized before launch. We do not claim certifications or sell personal data as part of this proposed model.
Information collected
We may collect account and contact details, vendor business profiles, market submissions, shipping and billing details, order records, messages, reviews, dispute evidence, support requests and security logs. Public store and market information is displayed to visitors. Home addresses, private account information and payment details must not be added to public biographies. Technical information can include IP address, device/browser details and activity needed for security and service operation.
How information is used and shared
We use information to operate accounts and listings, route orders, support fulfillment, investigate disputes, prevent abuse, meet legal obligations and improve the service. A vendor receives information necessary to fulfill and support your order and may use it only for that purpose unless you separately consent or law permits. Organizers receive information you choose to submit to them. We share necessary information with hosting, email, security and professional service providers under appropriate arrangements, and with authorities when legally required. A business transfer may involve information subject to lawful safeguards and notice. We do not publish private dispute evidence.
Payments: Stripe and PayPal
When enabled, Stripe and/or PayPal process payments and vendor onboarding under their own privacy policies. They may collect card, bank, transaction and identity-verification data. Westside Alley should receive transaction references, status and limited payment metadata rather than full card numbers or security codes. Never email payment-card details to us.
Cookies, analytics and fonts
Essential cookies may maintain login sessions, shopping carts, security preferences and service functions. Optional analytics and advertising cookies must not be enabled before required consent. Google Analytics is not currently connected; if enabled at launch, it may collect browser/device and interaction data under the disclosed configuration and Google’s policies. We will provide applicable consent controls and opt-out information before deployment. Browser cookie controls may disable some features. Google Fonts may be requested to display our typography; such requests can expose IP address and browser details to Google. Self-hosting fonts is an option before launch. Third-party links and embedded services have their own policies.
Retention, security and choices
We keep information only as needed for the stated purpose, disputes and required tax/accounting or legal retention, then delete or anonymize it when permitted. Specific schedules must be set before launch. We use reasonable access controls and safeguards, but no system is risk-free. Depending on your location, you may request access, correction, deletion, a copy, restriction or objection, withdraw consent, or exercise applicable state privacy rights without discrimination. We verify requests reasonably and may retain records where law requires. Marketing messages, if offered, will include an unsubscribe method. Global Privacy Control and other legally required preference mechanisms must be evaluated before launch.
Children, transfers and updates
The service is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect their information. Contact us if a child supplied personal data. Service providers may process information outside your state or country, subject to applicable safeguards. We will date material updates and give required notices. Send privacy requests through the contact address below; do not include unnecessary sensitive documents.
Contact Westside Alley
Email thewestsidealley@gmail.com for marketplace support, policy questions, privacy requests or dispute escalation. Include your order or listing reference, not passwords or complete payment details.