Privacy Policy

Last updated: [28, May 2026]

Welcome to Garm.it. Garm.it is a cultural buy-and-sell marketplace that connects people through culture, creativity, and commerce. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website, services, and marketplace (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username and password
  • Billing and payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
  • Shipping address
  • Profile information (such as bio, profile image, or cultural tags)
  • Communications you send to us or other users

b. Transaction Information

When you buy or sell on Garm.it, we collect information related to:

  • Listings and purchases
  • Payment confirmations and payout details
  • Shipping and fulfillment details

c. Automatically Collected Information

When you access Garm.it, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages viewed and actions taken
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the marketplace
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers
  • Process payments and payouts through Stripe and prevent fraud
  • Communicate with you about updates, support, or promotions
  • Improve our Services, features, and user experience
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers: Including payment processors (such as Stripe), hosting providers, analytics services, and customer support tools
  • With other users: Limited information (such as username, profile details, and shipping info) necessary to complete transactions
  • For legal reasons: If required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of assets

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember preferences
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features of Garm.it may not function properly without them.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. Payment information is handled directly by our third-party payment processor, Stripe, and is not stored on our servers. Stripe uses industry-standard security measures to protect payment data.

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

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@shopgarmit.com

Stripe Privacy

Payments on Garm.it are processed by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. Stripe may collect and process your payment information in accordance with its own privacy practices. We encourage you to review Stripe’s Privacy Policy to understand how your information is handled.

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. You may wish to consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with applicable laws.