Hyde Park Marketplace – Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Hyde Park Marketplace (“we”) collects, uses, and protects your data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account details: username, email
- Listings: description, photos, address
- Messages between users
- Password reset and verification requests
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
We do not use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics).
We may collect minimal technical data required to operate the Platform:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Log files
1.3 Google Maps API (Required Disclosure)
Our platform uses Google Maps / Places API for address autocomplete.
By using this feature:
- Google may collect your IP address, device information, and location queries
- Data is processed under Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
Users agree to Google’s terms when interacting with map-related features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- create and manage your account,
- publish and display listings,
- send verification and password-reset emails,
- enable communication between users,
- maintain platform security and prevent fraud.
3. Email Communications
We use Gmail SMTP / WP Mail SMTP to send:
- verification emails
- password reset emails
- listing-related notifications (if applicable)
Your email address is never sold or used for advertising.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We only share data with:
- Google Maps API (address search),
- Email service providers (Gmail),
- Legal authorities when required.
5. User-Generated Content Visibility
Listings and uploaded photos may be visible publicly.
Messaging is private between users, except when required for abuse investigation.
6. Security
We use reasonable measures to protect data, but no system is 100% secure.
Users are responsible for safeguarding their account password.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not intended for users under 18.
8. Your Rights
Users may:
- edit their listings,
- delete their account,
- contact us to remove unlawful or copyrighted content.