1) Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide

• •Account & business profile details (name, company, email, phone, billing/shipping address, tax/resale details).
• •Listing and transaction content (manifests, images, messages).
• •Support requests and survey/marketing sign-ups.
• •Optional preferences (notification settings, saved searches, categories/brands).

1.2 Payment Information

Payments are processed by Stripe (or another PCI-DSS compliant processor). BASI does not store full payment card data.

1.3 Log & device data (automatically collected)

When you use the Services we may collect: IP address, device type, OS and browser, language, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, time on page, search terms, timestamps, crash/error data, and identifiers (e.g., device IDs).

1.4 Cookies & similar technologies

We use persistent cookies (e.g., stay logged in, remember preferences) and session cookies (e.g., security, routing). Third parties (e.g., Google Analytics, email, limited advertising/retargeting if enabled) may set cookies or pixels. You can manage cookies in your browser; blocking some cookies may limit features.

1.5 Communications & user content

We retain messages you send to BASI or between users (buyer/seller) via the platform for fraud prevention, support, and transaction facilitation.

2) How We Use Information

• •Operate and improve the Services; personalize content and recommendations.
• •Process transactions and manage escrow via Stripe.
• •Verify identity, prevent fraud/abuse, ensure platform security and integrity.
• •Provide support; send service and policy notices.
• •Send marketing communications (you can opt out anytime).
• •Comply with law and enforce our Terms.

We may create aggregated or de-identified data for analytics, product development, and business reporting.

3) How We Share Information

• •Service providers (payment processing, hosting, analytics, shipping/logistics, email/SMS, customer support) under contracts restricting use to our instructions.
• •Counterparties to a deal (limited business/contact/shipping details as needed to complete orders).
• •Legal/disclosure (to comply with law, protect rights/safety, respond to lawful requests).
• •Business transfers (merger, acquisition, financing, sale, or bankruptcy; your info may transfer as part of the transaction). We do not sell personal information and we do not “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined by California law. If this changes, we will update this Policy and provide required opt-out links.

4) Your Choices

• •Email marketing: Use “unsubscribe”; links or account “BASI,” settings.
• •Cookies: Control via browser/device settings; see Google’s controls for Analytics and ads if applicable.
• •Account data: View/update most profile fields in your account or email Help@buyandsellinventory.com.

5) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No system is 100% secure. Keep your credentials confidential and notify us of suspected unauthorized access. Security incidents: Where legally required, we will notify you of a breach of unencrypted personal data, considering law-enforcement needs and measures needed to restore system integrity.

6) Data Retention

We keep information as long as needed to operate the Services, meet legal/accounting obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Inactive accounts may be archived or deleted after extended inactivity.

7) Children

The Services are for individuals 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 18. If we learn we have, we will delete it.

8) Links and Third Parties

We may link to third-party sites or services we do not control. Their practices are governed by their policies. Review them before providing information.

9) Payments / Merchant Security Statement

Transactions are processed by Stripe (or another PCI-DSS compliant provider). We implement controls to reduce fraud, but you should also monitor your accounts and promptly report any suspicious activity.

10) Chat & AI Assistants (if you use our site chat)

If you use our chat or AI assistant, your messages may be recorded and processed to operate the feature, improve quality, ensure compliance, and respond to you. Third-party vendors may provide this service under contract. Do not include sensitive personal data (e.g., government IDs, full card numbers, health data). You may request a copy or deletion of chat transcripts as permitted by law (see Section 11).

11) State Privacy Rights (California & similar state laws)

Depending on where you live (e.g., CA/CO/CT/UT/VA), you may have some or all of the following rights regarding Personal Information (“PI”) we collected about you in the past 12 months:

• •Right to know/access the categories and specific pieces of PI we collected, the categories of sources, business or commercial purposes, and categories of third parties we disclosed PI to.
• •Right to delete PI, subject to legal exceptions.
• •Right to correct inaccurate PI.
• •Right to opt out of sale or sharing of PI and of targeted advertising (BASI currently does not sell or share PI as defined by California law).
• •Right to limit use/disclosure of sensitive PI (BASI does not use sensitive PI for purposes requiring a “limit” link).
• •Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

Submitting a request

Email Help@buyandsellinventory.com with the subject “Privacy Rights Request” and tell us which right(s) you’re invoking. We will verify your identity (e.g., email confirmation and/or requesting limited additional information). You may also use an authorized agent (we may require proof of authorization and attempt to verify you directly). Where applicable, we recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for opt-out preferences.

Categories we typically collect

Identifiers (name, email, phone, addresses, IP), commercial data (orders), internet/network activity (usage logs), geolocation (approximate from IP), professional info (business contact data), and inferences (basic preferences). Sources include you, your devices/browsers, and service providers (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics).

Disclosures for business purposes

In the past 12 months we disclosed PI to service providers for the purposes in Section 2 (payments, hosting, analytics, logistics, communications). We did not sell PI nor knowingly share PI for cross-context behavioral advertising.

12) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy. We’ll post the “Last Updated” date and, for material changes, provide reasonable notice (e.g., email or in-product notice). Your continued use after the effective date means you accept the changes

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