Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Pippop (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our marketplace platform.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you, including:

  • Identity Data: first name, last name, username, profile photo, and similar identifiers.
  • Contact Data: email address and phone number.
  • Profile Data: your listings, favorites, reviews, messages, and marketplace activity.
  • Location Data: approximate location used to show nearby listings and facilitate local meetups.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, and usage patterns.
  • Media Data: photos and images you upload for listings or your profile.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Create and manage your account.
  • Display your listings to potential buyers.
  • Enable messaging between buyers and sellers.
  • Show relevant listings based on your location and preferences.
  • Send notifications about your listings, messages, and account activity.
  • Maintain platform safety and enforce our community guidelines.
  • Improve our Platform and develop new features.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

  • Other users: your public profile, listings, and reviews are visible to other users of the Platform.
  • Service providers: trusted third parties that help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics, image storage).
  • Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We use Supabase for database and authentication services, with data hosted on secure cloud infrastructure. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.
  • Request portability of your data.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

8. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage patterns, and enhance Platform performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@pippop.shop.