Privacy Policy

Welcome to KidsCart, the online platform connecting families with exciting kids' businesses and deals! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website or services. By accessing or using KidsCart, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Last Updated:

[ 9 Feb 2024 ]

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At KidsCart, we prioritize your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your personal information, from collection and use to storage and disclosure. We also outline your rights and choices regarding your data.We collect the following personal information from vendors: name, email address, phone number (optional), and business details (name, address, website, etc.)

As we focus on connecting families with businesses, we do not require general user registration.

Data Use and Sharing:

We primarily use the data we collect from vendors for the following purposes:

Processing Subscriptions: We use your data to manage your subscription plan, including processing payments, generating invoices, and providing ongoing support.

Verifying Business Legitimacy: We verify the legitimacy of your business using available information and public records to ensure a safe and trustworthy platform for families

Personalizing Vendor Experience: We use your data to personalize your experience on our platform, such as suggesting relevant features, deals, and optimization opportunities based on your business type and offerings.

Improving User Search Results: We use your data to improve the search experience for families on our platform. This includes displaying your business in relevant search results based on location, keywords, and user preferences.

Data Sharing with Third Parties:

We may share your data with third-party vendors in the following limited circumstances:

Payment Processing: We share your payment information with Stripe, our secure payment processing partner, to facilitate subscription payments. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information about their data practices: link to Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may share your data with law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you in advance of any such transfer and ensure that the acquiring entity abides by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We will never share your data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Your Choices:

You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal data at any time through your vendor dashboard

Location Data and Cookies:

KidsCart uses your approximate location (derived from your IP address or other available means) to:

Show relevant deals and businesses: We personalize search results and recommendations for families based on their location, helping them find nearby kids' businesses and deals.

Improve platform experience: Location data helps us analyze user behavior and trends, ultimately improving the overall platform experience for both vendors and families.

Session cookies: These temporary cookies help remember your preferences and activity during your browsing session, ensuring a smooth experience. They expire when you close your browser.

Analytics cookies: We use anonymized analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform, allowing us to make data-driven improvements.

You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or clear cookies altogether, or to manage them on a site-by-site basis. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our platform.

Updates to This Policy

This policy may change from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll post any updates on our website and notify you of significant changes as required.

Subscription Model and Payment Processing

KidsCart offers subscription plans for vendors. For secure payment processing, we integrate with Stripe, a third-party provider. Stripe handles payments directly, and we never store your full payment details. We may retain minimal information like payment method IDs and subscription IDs for billing purposes. Stripe's privacy practices are subject to their own policies, which you agree to when using our platform.

Manage Your Vendor Data with Confidence

KidsCart gives you complete control over your business information on the platform. Your dashboard empowers you to:

Effortlessly manage all details: Regularly review, update, and edit your business profile to ensure its accuracy and reflects your latest offerings.

Keep information error-free: Discover any inaccuracies? Quickly and easily correct them directly in your dashboard.

Full control over your presence: Decide to move on? Simply request complete data deletion through your dashboard, and we'll remove all your business information from our system. Note: For security reasons, certain information like your Australian Business Number (ABN) may be retained for a limited period to prevent potential misuse of free trials. This information will never be used for marketing purposes and will be securely deleted as per our data retention policy.

For any questions or concerns regarding your vendor data, please contact our support team at [kidscart.au@gmail.com]

Protecting Children's Privacy

KidsCart takes children's privacy seriously. Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them without verifiable parental consent. If we learn about such information being collected unintentionally, please contact us immediately for removal.

Business Approval and Banning

KidsCart reserves the right to approve, deny, or ban businesses from listing on our platform. This decision may be based on various factors, including compliance with our terms of service, the nature of the business, or other relevant considerations. These decisions are final and not subject to appeal

By registering as a vendor on our platform, you confirm that you have read, comprehended, and agree to be bound by these Vendor Terms and Conditions. Click here to register as a vendor.