Privacy

We use cookies and other similar technologies to ensure best experience for our users,

this enables us for following.

- Basic website functions (such as account login and safe transactions)
- Remembering browser, regional and account preferences alongside privacy and security settings
- Analyzing website usage and traffic
- Ensuring personalized recommendations, content and search
- Aiding sellers in understanding their audience
- Showing personalized and targeted ads on Snack in Sack

Required Technologies and Cookies

The technologies used on the website are necessary for security and site integration, alongside privacy preferences and authentication of accounts. We also use cookies to store and manage data for personalized user experience.

We at Snack in Sack care deeply about your online privacy. Hence, we are firm believers of transparency and want to be upfront about our practices in this regard. This of course but is certainly not limited to how we store, maintain and use your personal and financial information on the website. Since we are completely aware of the fact that users are extremely conscious of their online privacy, therefore we empower our users by giving them control over their information. In this policy snackinsack.com is referred to as the ‘site’ and ‘store’, by ‘storing’ and ‘maintaining’ personal and financial information means that the information will be stored on the website’s servers. More details regarding it will be shared in this piece of information.

Our Privacy Policy

We use our user’s personal information for running our business (i.e. the online marketplace) and in return we provide them with the services. By accepting our Terms of Use, the users confirm that they have read and understood this policy, which highlights how the information is collected, stored and used by the website. If you do not want to share your personal information with us, then sadly you would not be able to use our offered services. Kindly note that Snack in Sack is not responsible for privacy practices hosted by third party website and apps.

Snack in Sack Terms of Use requires all account owners to be at least 18 years of age. Minors under 18 but at least of age 13 are allowed to use the website’s services only if their account is under direct supervision of the account holder. Minors under 13 years of age are not allowed to use the services offered by the website. As an account holder the user is responsible for all activities conducted through their specific account.

By adhering to and accepting our services, as a user you acknowledge that your information could be used in the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States alongside all other countries where Snack in Sack operates. It is to be noted that the privacy laws and standards in certain parts of the globe might differ from where the website is being used to where the information was originally collected. We transfer personal information only to countries where the law of the land allows us to do so.

Collected and Received Information

The website in pursuit of providing services receives and collects information in various ways. The personal information is collected through following sources.

- Directly from the user (through forms required at the time of registration)
- Indirectly based on user’s interaction with our site’s services
- Through the browser which is used to access site
- Through sellers which are instrumental for providing Snack in Sack services
- Through third party marketing and advertising partners

Usually, a user is informed regarding the collected information, however it is to be noted that it is not a mandatory practice. Site receives, collects and uses the information in accordance with the purpose underscored in this policy.

Users may choose to opt to provide information to third parties through Snack in Sack’s API. It is to be noted that users of Snack in Sack’s API are bound to follow the site’s API Terms of Use, which empowers them with necessary security and privacy controls. A user may choose to link their bank account for purchases made on site through third parties available on the site and app. The provided policy includes sharing of data with third parties, however it must be noted that our partners are obliged to use only relevant data which is mentioned precisely in this policy.

Registration

Account Setup and Service Usage: A valid email address is necessary for services usage. In case of registration, a name must be associated with the account for identification purposes. The name submitted at the time of registration may be modified later through account settings. This information is necessary as it allows site to provide services in a personalized manner. However, in order to access and enjoy the entire plethora of services offered by the site additional information such as contact name, phone number, credit card information, physical address might be required. For instance, a physical address is a mandatory requirement if a user places an order on the site, as the order needs to be delivered to a specific address. It is to be noted that credit card and other information provided at checkout might be stored for payment and billing purposes, alongside processing user’s transaction, but only after user’s permission. Snack in Sack may contact individual shop owners confidentially to collect more information regarding the items listed on their shop on the site. It is to be noted that in order to use certain services or products listed on the site, the users may be required to complete an application, in case of non-submission the services will be halted.

Profile

Users are prompted to provide name and other personal information like sex, birthday and location in connection to their account. This information can be edited or removed from the account settings.

In order to become a seller, a user must first become a regular user. In case the user becomes a seller, their first letter of the surname would only be visible publicly. Moreover, the user details will be shared with sellers for posting purposes. It must be noted that the sellers on the website are prohibited to share recipient details with any third party other than for shipping purposes. Other publicly visible data may include joining data, reviews and ratings. The items bought or sold on the site are also visible publicly. Moreover, items listed for sale are also displayed on the website. Comments posted on site’s community spaces are also visible publicly. Information of sellers may be collected and used for marketing purposes. It is to be noted that sellers might be asked for information on certain demographics which helps the site prepare targeted marketing campaigns, however providing this information is not mandatory and is entirely voluntary.

Automated Information

Snack in Sack collects and receives information automatically from user’s browser when they visit the site. This information usually includes but is not limited to IP address, unique device identifiers and cookies. This information allows the site to provide a personalize experience. The information is stored in log files and is collected automatically. It is to be noted that this information could be potentially combined with user’s personal information could be used for marketing campaigns. This information is also used to prevent fraudulent activities whilst allowing site to analyze and understand how the services work.

Data from Marketing and Advertising Partners

Snack in Sack may receive information about users from its marketing and advertising partners. This information may include attribution information through cookies and URLs in order to determine the location from which site was accessed, which would later aid in advertisements and marketing emails. The information regarding location helps in data analytics which improves site’s services.

Community

Snack in Sack is a community and marketplace. Please be aware that users are responsible for any information posted on the site. Users can set privacy preferences according to your need and requirements. Users may choose to make certain activities of their account private through their account settings. It is to be noted that users may block any member with whom they do not intend to share their data and updates.

Use of SSL certificates for data protection

The site uses SSL certificates to ensure privacy and encrypted communication. SSL certificates keep all online transaction private even though the transactions are conducted on public internet.

Fraud detection on website

It must be noted that Snack in Sack will NEVER send out email to its users seeking their login credentials for sellers KYC or for any other purpose. Such processes are all transparently carried out on the platform itself. Please beware and do not share your personal information with any entity who poses to be a staff member of the website, as the site does not act in such a manner.