Privacy Policy
Mechant and our affiliate companies (together "we" or "us") are totally committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. You agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy when you sign up and use our Services via our website, Google Play Store, or Apple Store.
Who We Are
Mechant is a digital social content platform operated by Mechant Inc. If you have any questions about our practices or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Your Rights Relating to Your Personal Data
You have the following rights under this Privacy Policy:
- Request access — Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction — Have incorrect or incomplete information corrected.
- Request erasure — Ask us to delete your Personal Data where there is no legal reason for continued processing.
- Object to processing — Object where we rely on legitimate interest as legal basis, or for direct marketing.
- Request restriction — Ask us to suspend processing of your Personal Data.
- Request transfer — Receive your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent — Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time.
You will not be charged a fee to access your personal data. We try to respond to all legitimate requests within one month. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@mechant.com
Marketing Communication Preferences
To stop receiving marketing messages: follow opt-out links in our emails; toggle notification settings in the app; or contact us. Opting out of marketing will not affect data processed for legitimate service-related purposes.
What Personal Data We Collect
A — Customer Information: Full name, email address, phone number, password, address, gender, date of birth.
B — Device Information: Handset/device details, unique device identifiers, SIM card info, mobile network, operating system and browser settings.
C — Location Information: Certain features may require GPS location data, collected only with your consent.
D — Analytics: We may use tools like Google Analytics to track aggregated in-app usage, performance, and application failures.
E — Cookies: Mechant employs cookies to aid in identification and tracking of visitors and their preferences.
| Category | What This Means |
|---|---|
| Identity Data | First name, middle name, surname, username, marital status, title, date of birth, gender, selfie picture. |
| Contact Data | Home address, work address, billing address, email address and telephone numbers. |
| Content Data | Any content you post to the Services including profiles, questions, answers, messages, comments, and metadata. |
| Marketing & Communications Data | Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences. |
| Behavioral Data | Inferred or assumed information relating to your behavior and interests based on your online activity. |
| Technical Data | IP address, login data, browser type and version, time zone, operating system and platform. |
Who We Share Your Personal Data With
We may share your personal data with our affiliates, service providers, professional advisers, and legal or regulatory authorities when required by law. Your data is never sold to third parties.
Where Your Personal Information Is Stored
Mechant maintains appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards including firewalls and data encryption to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure or use of your information.
How Long We Store Your Personal Data
We will keep your information for as long as your account is active or as long as reasonably required for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless you request deletion.
Personal Data Breaches
We have a duty to self-report personal data breaches within 72 hours of knowledge of such breach. We shall immediately notify you of any breach likely to result in high risks to your freedoms and rights.
Links to Other Websites
This Privacy Policy applies only to the Mechant Services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our platform.
Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for protecting your password. We will never request your password via email or SMS. If you believe your password has been compromised, contact us at privacy@mechant.com
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Mechant may change its Privacy Policy from time to time at its sole discretion. We will notify you when changes have been made. By continuing to use the platform after the change, you agree to accept the new policy.
Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with the relevant laws of the United States.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@mechant.com