Privacy Policy

1. OVERVIEW

StuffLibrary is a civic utility designed to facilitate community resource sharing. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you understand the inherent risks of sharing personal information online and agree to proceed with full awareness of these risks.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you use StuffLibrary, we collect various types of information that you should consider potentially public:

Personal Information

• Name and Contact Details: Your full name, email address, phone number
• Physical Address: Your home address for local community connections
• Profile Information: Any additional details you choose to share

Content You Upload

• Photographs: Images of objects in your home environment that may reveal personal details about your living situation, belongings, and lifestyle
• Item Descriptions: Written descriptions of your personal belongings
• Video Requests: Video messages you send when requesting to borrow items
• Written Communications: Messages, responses, and all text-based interactions with other users
• Location Data: Information that may reveal patterns about where you live and what you own

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information and IP addresses
• Usage patterns and interaction data
• Browser type and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. PRIVACY LIMITATIONS AND RISKS

IMPORTANT: You should assume that any information you share on StuffLibrary could potentially become public knowledge.

The nature of community sharing means that your participation reveals personal information, including but not limited to:

• Your identity and location (“who lives where”)
• Your possessions and lifestyle (“what stuff you have”)
• Your home environment as seen in photographs
• Your communication style and personal interactions
• Your availability and borrowing patterns
• Connections between your identity and your belongings

4. REASONABLE MEASURES WE TAKE

While we cannot guarantee complete privacy, StuffLibrary implements reasonable measures to protect your data:

Technical Safeguards

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication systems

Privacy by Default

• Private Libraries: All libraries are private by default, requiring explicit invitation to join
• Controlled Access: Only library members can view shared items and personal information
• No Public Listings: Your information is not displayed on public directories or search engines

Operational Commitments

• We do not share your data with third parties for commercial purposes
• We do not sell access to your information
• We have no current intent to monetize your personal data
• Staff access is limited to necessary operational purposes only

5. WHEN WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not share your personal information with other entities, except in these limited circumstances:

• Within Libraries: Your information is visible to other members of the same private libraries
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Safety Concerns: To prevent harm to users or the public
• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help operate the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. YOUR CONTROL OVER YOUR INFORMATION

You have several options for managing your information:

• Account Settings: Update your profile information at any time
• Content Management: Edit or remove items you’ve shared
• Library Participation: Leave libraries or decline invitations
• Account Deletion: Request complete account removal
• Data Export: Request a copy of your personal data

However, remember that some information may remain visible to others even after you delete it, particularly content that has been shared in communications or transactions.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Even after account deletion, some data may be retained for:

• Legal compliance and dispute resolution
• Safety and security purposes
• Transaction history for active borrows/loans
• System backups (automatically purged over time)

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

StuffLibrary operates primarily in the United States. If you are located outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your country’s laws.

9. SECURITY INCIDENTS AND BREACHES

Despite our reasonable security measures, no system is completely secure. In the event of a data breach or security incident:

• We will investigate and respond promptly
• We will notify affected users as required by law
• We will take steps to prevent similar incidents
• We will cooperate with law enforcement as appropriate

However, you should always assume that any information you share could potentially be exposed and plan accordingly.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

StuffLibrary is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.