Privacy Policy – Black Learners Matter Too™ Marketplace

Operated by Quarantine Racism Educational Services (QRES)
Last Updated: [Insert Date]

The Black Learners Matter Too™ Marketplace (“BLMT Marketplace,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by Quarantine Racism Educational Services (QRES). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information from:

  • Customers
  • Vendors
  • Youth vendors (minors participating with permission)
  • Visitors to our website
  • Individuals using vendor store pages
  • Individuals contacting vendors

By using our site, creating an account, purchasing a product or service, or submitting a vendor application, you agree to the terms in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue using the BLMT Marketplace.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We collect information when you:

  • Create a customer account
  • Register as a vendor
  • Submit a vendor application
  • Purchase products or services
  • Upload vendor store information
  • Communicate with vendors through contact forms
  • Submit payment information
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters
  • Contact customer support

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Shipping and billing addresses
  • Vendor store name
  • Vendor profile details
  • Product listings and descriptions
  • Social media links (optional)
  • Identity or age confirmation for youth vendors
  • Payment method details (processed via PayPal, Stripe, or bank transfer)

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Marketplace activity logs
  • Vendor dashboard usage logs
  • Referral information (how you found our site)

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and the performance of the marketplace.

C. Information Collected Through Third Parties

We may receive information through:

  • PayPal
  • Stripe (if enabled)
  • Bank transfer records
  • WooCommerce
  • Dokan Multivendor Marketplace
  • Fraud prevention and security tools
  • Email delivery and analytics providers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate a functional multivendor marketplace
  • Process orders and payments
  • Display vendor store pages and product listings
  • Allow customers to contact vendors
  • Approve or deny vendor registrations and applications
  • Provide vendor dashboards and product management tools
  • Prevent fraud, misuse, or prohibited activity
  • Support youth vendor safety requirements
  • Communicate order statuses, updates, and support responses
  • Improve our website, services, and vendor experience
  • Enforce marketplace policies, rules, and agreements
  • Maintain tax, financial, and legal records

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Youth Vendor Participation (Minors)

Some vendors may be minors who participate with:

  • Written parent/guardian permission, and
  • Ongoing supervision from a parent, guardian, or approved adult.

For youth vendors:

  • Personal home addresses are not displayed publicly
  • Vendor email and phone number are hidden by default
  • Store maps are disabled
  • Contact occurs through a secure form
  • Parent/guardian contact information may be collected for verification

We seek to align with COPPA principles and other youth privacy best practices.

4. How Vendor Information Is Displayed

Vendor store pages may display:

  • Store banner
  • Store name
  • Vendor profile image or logo
  • Product listings and descriptions

Vendor contact details such as email, phone number, and physical address are normally hidden, unless a vendor chooses to share some information voluntarily.

Customers contact vendors through a protected contact form, not via direct exposure of private contact information.

5. Payment Processing

Payments in the BLMT Marketplace may be processed using:

  • PayPal
  • Stripe (if activated)
  • Bank transfer
  • Cash on Delivery (COD) for certain vendors or arrangements

We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers. Payment information is handled by secure, third-party payment providers in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

6. Reverse Withdrawal & Vendor Balances

Vendors who owe marketplace fees (such as optional commission or subscription-related charges) may accumulate a reverse withdrawal balance.

We use related data to:

  • Track commissions owed
  • Generate invoices or payment requests
  • Enforce marketplace rules and financial obligations
  • Pause or restrict vendor accounts if balances remain unpaid after the grace period

This information is used only to operate the marketplace and maintain fair and consistent vendor relationships.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the marketplace
  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, banks)
  • Email and communication platforms
  • Security, fraud-prevention, or analytics providers
  • Legal authorities or advisors when required by law or necessary to protect our rights or users

We do not sell your personal data.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Manage your cart and checkout
  • Remember site preferences
  • Understand site usage through analytics
  • Monitor and protect against fraud or misuse

You can adjust cookie settings through your browser. Some features of the marketplace may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

9. Data Storage & Security

We use technical and administrative safeguards to help protect your information, such as:

  • HTTPS encryption (SSL)
  • Firewalls and security plugins
  • Limited admin access
  • Monitoring for unusual account activity
  • Regular software updates and maintenance

However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to follow best practices.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of certain personal data
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights or ask questions, you can contact us at:
moreinfo@quarantineracism.com

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

11. Vendor Responsibilities

Vendors using the BLMT Marketplace agree to:

  • Use customer information only for order fulfillment, support, or legally permitted follow-up
  • Handle customer information securely and respectfully
  • Comply with all applicable privacy, consumer protection, and data laws
  • Follow all BLMT Marketplace policies, including the Vendor Agreement and Vendor Code of Ethics

Misuse of customer information, harassment, spam, or other violations may result in suspension or removal from the marketplace.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Quarantine Racism Educational Services (QRES)
📧 Email: moreinfo@quarantineracism.com
🌐 Website: https://store.quarantineracism.com/
📍 Burlington City, New Jersey, USA