Last updated: April 2, 2026
Scolaro Services, Inc ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") operates the Virtual Flea Markets platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your personal information when you use our website and related services.
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly:
• Account registration information (email, password, display name)
• Profile information (contact email, location, payment methods)
• Listing information (game details, photos, descriptions, prices)
• Messages and communications (offers, comments, direct messages)
• Payment information (payment method identifiers, but we do not store full payment details)
Information Collected Automatically:
• Browser and device information (IP address, user agent, device type)
• Usage data (pages visited, clicks, time spent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Analytics data (through Google Analytics 4)
• Crash reports and error diagnostics (through Firebase Crashlytics, on the mobile app)
• Push notification subscription data (if you enable notifications)
Information From Third Parties:
• Google OAuth profile information (if using Google login)
• Facebook Login profile information (if using Facebook login)
• BoardGameGeek API data (game metadata and images)
• Discord user information (if using Discord notifications)
• Firebase Crashlytics crash and error reports (if using the Android app)
• Stripe payment data (if paying marketplace fee invoices)
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• Providing and improving the Service
• Processing transactions and sending related information
• Sending transactional and promotional communications (with your consent)
• Authenticating your identity and preventing fraud
• Personalizing your experience
• Analytics and understanding user behavior
• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Complying with legal obligations
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Public Information:
• Your display name, profile picture, and listings are visible to all users
• Your location (zone) during meetups is visible to buyers with pending deals
Between Transacting Parties:
• When an offer is accepted, both parties receive each other's contact information
• This allows coordination of payment and meetup details
Discord Integration:
• If you enable Discord notifications, we share notification content (e.g., offer updates, auction alerts, direct message summaries) with Discord via their API to deliver DMs to your Discord account
• Your Discord user ID is stored to route notifications; we do not access your Discord servers or contacts
Payment Processing (Stripe):
• If you pay marketplace fee invoices online, your payment card details are collected and processed directly by Stripe. We do not store your full card number; Stripe provides us only with a transaction confirmation and last-four digits for record keeping
• Stripe’s handling of your data is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy
Crash Reporting (Firebase Crashlytics):
• If you use the Android app, Firebase Crashlytics automatically collects crash logs, device information, and app state at the time of an error to help us diagnose and fix issues
• Crash data is anonymized and does not include personal content such as messages or listing details
Service Providers:
• We may share information with vendors who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Stripe processes marketplace fee payments on our behalf; your payment card details are handled directly by Stripe and never stored on our servers
• Firebase Crashlytics (Google) collects anonymized crash and error diagnostics from the mobile app to help us improve stability
• These vendors are bound by confidentiality agreements
Legal Requirements:
• We may disclose information if required by law or in response to legal requests
Aggregated Data:
• We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics and research
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service:
• Active accounts: Retained indefinitely or until you delete your account
• Deleted accounts: Retained for 30 days, then securely deleted
• Direct messages: Retained while either party has an active account; archived messages remain stored but hidden
• Sold listings: Retained for historical and analytics purposes
• Invoice and fee records: Retained for accounting and tax purposes as required by law
• Payment information: Card details are handled by Stripe and not stored on our servers; transaction confirmations are retained with invoice records
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default (approximately 14 months)
• Cookies: Retained according to your cookie preferences
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Remember your preferences and login information
• Track user behavior and usage patterns
• Provide analytics and improve the Service
• Personalize your experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of the Service. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising without your explicit consent.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Regular security monitoring and updates
However, no security measure is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection of your information.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction:
• Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion:
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Portability:
• Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format
Opt-Out:
• Opt out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in the Contact section below.
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services (BoardGameGeek, Board Game Oracle, Dice Tower, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing your information.
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information and terminate the child's account.
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact Us page.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns about our privacy practices.
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