Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for TheReal1776 Limited LLC

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

TheReal1776 Limited LLC(“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates an online multi-vendor marketplace at [thereal1776.com or your domain] dedicated to connecting buyers with American-made products from independent U.S. sellers. TheReal 1776 Limited LLC will be referred to as TheReal 1776 for the remainder of this document. We are committed to protecting your privacy and never sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing or other purposes.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, your rights, and our security practices. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our services.

• Information You Provide Directly:
• When creating an account (buyers/vendors): Name, email, password, phone (optional), billing/shipping address.
• Vendor-specific: Business details, tax ID (for payments/1099s), bank info (via secure gateway), product origin proofs (for “Made in USA” verification).
• Orders: Payment details (handled securely by gateways like Stripe/PayPal — we don’t store full card numbers), order notes.
• Communications: Support tickets, emails, reviews.
• Automatically Collected:
• Order/shipping data for fulfillment.
• From Third Parties/Plugins:
• Shipping/tax services (e.g., Shippo, TaxJar): Address verification, real-time rates (based on your location).
• Payment processors: Transaction confirmation (not full details).

We minimize collection — only what’s necessary for marketplace functions.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process orders, ship products (vendors fulfill from their locations).
• Manage vendor accounts, commissions, payouts.
• Verify “Made in USA” claims (admin review of uploads).
• Provide customer support, send order updates/emails.
• Improve site (analytics, bug fixes).
• Comply with laws (e.g., tax reporting).
• Prevent fraud/abuse.

We do not use your data for targeted advertising beyond site personalization or sell it ever.

3. Sharing Your Information

We share only as needed — no selling:

• Vendors: Buyers see vendor name/store for orders; vendors see buyer shipping info for fulfillment.
• Service Providers (processors, not sellers): Shippo/ PluginHive/ ShipStation/ TaxJar/ Avalara/ TaxCloud/ Stripe /PayPal/ WooCommerce/ etc.
• Shipping: addresses, order details for rates/labels/tracking.
• Tax: addresses for accurate calculations/compliance.
• Payments: transaction data.
• Hosting/Email: for site operation.
• Multi-vendor plugins: Vendor dashboards show relevant order data.
• Legal: If required by law, subpoenas, or to protect rights/safety.
• Business transfers: In merger/sale (with notice where possible).

All providers are bound by contracts to protect data (no independent use/sale).

4. Data Storage and Security

• Data stored in U.S.-based secure servers.
• We use encryption (SSL/TLS), access controls, regular updates.
• Vendors access only their own data/orders.
• Retention: Orders/accounts as long as active; deleted upon request or inactivity (per law).

No absolute security guarantee, but we take reasonable steps.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access/update/delete your data: Contact support or account dashboard.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe emails; limit cookies (browser settings).
• California residents (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know, delete, opt-out of sales/sharing (we don’t sell/share for profit — but contact for requests). “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in footer if thresholds met.
• Other states (e.g., new 2026 laws): Similar rights — email support@thereal1776.com.
• Vendors: Additional rights over business data.

Response within 45 days (extendable per law).

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for site function (cart, login). Analytics cookies may track usage (anonymized). Manage via banner or browser. No behavioral advertising sales.

7. Children’s Privacy

Site not for under 13 (COPPA). No knowing collection from kids.

8. International Users

U.S.-focused; if EU/others access, prohibited.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update — check date; significant changes posted with notice.

10. Contact Us

Questions? Email: support@thereal1776.com