Privacy Policy — Live Barter

Effective Date — March 30, 2026

Introduction

Live Barter ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Live Barter mobile application and the livebarter.app website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account information — name, email address, and profile details you provide when creating an account.
Listing information — descriptions, photos, and market values of goods and services you list for barter.
Communications — messages you send to other users through the app, as well as support emails sent to us.
Community information — communities you create or join, and connection requests you send or accept.

Information Collected Automatically

Device information — device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Usage data — pages or screens viewed, time spent in the app, features used, and actions taken.
Location data — approximate location based on IP address or, with your permission, more precise location to connect you with nearby community members.
Log data — access times, error logs, and referring URLs.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
Connect you with community members in your area for barter opportunities.
Calculate fair barter values using our auto-calculate feature.
Track your savings and trade history within the app.
Send you notifications related to trades, communities, and achievements.
Respond to your support requests and communications.
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
Comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

With other users — your profile name, listed items, and community memberships are visible to other users you are connected with.
Service providers — we work with trusted third-party providers (hosting, analytics, push notifications) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal requirements — if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
Safety — to protect the rights, property, or safety of Live Barter, our users, or the public.
Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access & portability — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion — request that we delete your personal information.
Opt-out of communications — unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in each email.
Location permissions — revoke location access through your device settings.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@livebarter.app.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at admin@livebarter.app.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as the Apple App Store or Google Play Store) that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out:

Live Barter
Email: admin@livebarter.app
Website: livebarter.app