Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to help us provide and improve the Renton Market experience.
Personal Information
“Personal Information” means any information that can identify you, such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Any other details you voluntarily share through forms or inquiries
You may provide this information when signing up for updates, applying as a vendor, or contacting us through the Site.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
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IP address and browser type
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Device details
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Pages visited, time spent, and referring website
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Date and time of access
This data helps us understand visitor behavior and improve performance and user experience.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and remember preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the Site may not function properly.
2. Privacy of Children and Teens
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have done so, we will promptly delete the information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Respond to your inquiries or requests
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Communicate updates about Renton Market events or vendor opportunities
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Improve our Site, events, and community outreach
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Comply with legal requirements
We do not sell or rent personal information to any third parties.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only when necessary:
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Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the Site or send communications. They may only use your data as directed by us.
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Legal Requirements: When required by law or valid legal processes.
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Emergencies or Protection: When necessary to protect our rights, users, or the public.
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With Your Consent: If you specifically authorize us to share information.
5. Third-Party Tools and Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand visitor behavior.
These services may use cookies or other technologies to collect non-personal data such as which pages you visit or how long you stay on the site.
You can learn more and opt out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Embedded content from other websites (such as Instagram or YouTube) behaves as if you visited those sites directly. Please review their privacy policies to understand how they collect and use data.
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
If you leave a comment or submit a form, we may keep that information indefinitely to help recognize repeat visitors and improve our user experience.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking Unsubscribe or emailing us directly
To make a request, contact hello@rentonmarket.com. We may verify your identity before processing your request.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no internet-based system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Third-Party Links and Social Media
Our Site may link to external websites or social media platforms. Renton Market is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.
If you interact with embedded social media features (such as Instagram or Facebook), those platforms may collect information per their own privacy policies.
10. Communications and Marketing
By providing your email address or signing up for updates, you consent to receive emails about Renton Market news, events, and opportunities.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us at hello@rentonmarket.com.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our Site after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Renton Market
Attn: Privacy
Email: hello@rentonmarket.com
Website: www.rentonmarket.com
Renton, WA 98057
The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy - the basics
Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.
