Privacy policy
**Privacy Policy — Seller Department**
Effective Date: [Insert Today’s Date]
Seller Department (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from **sellerdepartment.com**.
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### 1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Cookies and tracking tools for analytics
When you make a purchase or register an account, we collect:
- Name, billing and shipping address
- Phone number, email address
- Business information (if provided)
- Payment information (securely processed via Shopify or Stripe)
We also collect seller information if you register as a manufacturer or supplier.
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### 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Fulfill and manage orders
- Communicate with you about orders or support requests
- Verify wholesale eligibility
- Improve our services and site functionality
- Prevent fraud and abuse
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### 3. Sharing Your Information
We share your information with:
- **Shopify**, our ecommerce platform (read Shopify's [Privacy Policy](https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy))
- Third-party logistics providers (for order fulfillment)
- Partner manufacturers (for dropshipped products)
- Law enforcement, if required to comply with regulations
We **do not sell your personal data**.
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### 4. Data Retention
We retain order and account data for our records unless and until you request deletion.
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### 5. Your Rights
If you are a resident of certain regions (e.g., California, EU), you have the right to:
- Access or correct your data
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, email us at **privacy@sellerdepartment.com**
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### 6. Cookies
We use cookies to store session information, analyze traffic, and provide a better user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
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### 7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of our site after changes indicates acceptance.
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### Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 **privacy@sellerdepartment.com**
