

<?php $__env->startSection('title', 'Privacy Policy - ' . \App\Models\Setting::getValue('site_name', 'The Mini Port')); ?>
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                <h1 class="tw-text-4xl tw-font-bold tw-mb-4">Privacy Policy</h1>
                <p class="tw-text-lg tw-opacity-80 tw-mb-0">Last updated: <?php echo e(date('F d, Y')); ?></p>
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">1. Introduction</h2>
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                            At <?php echo e(\App\Models\Setting::getValue('site_name', 'The Mini Port')); ?>, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">2. Information We Collect</h2>
                        <p class="tw-text-gray-600 tw-mb-4">We may collect the following types of information:</p>
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                            <li><strong>Personal Information:</strong> Name, email address, phone number, company name, business address</li>
                            <li><strong>Account Information:</strong> Username, password, account preferences</li>
                            <li><strong>Business Information:</strong> GST number, PAN, business registration details (for KYC verification)</li>
                            <li><strong>Transaction Data:</strong> Purchase history, inquiries sent, quotes received</li>
                            <li><strong>Technical Data:</strong> IP address, browser type, device information, cookies</li>
                            <li><strong>Usage Data:</strong> Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries</li>
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">3. How We Use Your Information</h2>
                        <p class="tw-text-gray-600 tw-mb-4">We use your information to:</p>
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                            <li>Provide and maintain our services</li>
                            <li>Process and manage your account</li>
                            <li>Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers</li>
                            <li>Process transactions and send related information</li>
                            <li>Send promotional communications (with your consent)</li>
                            <li>Improve our platform and user experience</li>
                            <li>Detect and prevent fraud or abuse</li>
                            <li>Comply with legal obligations</li>
                        </ul>

                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">4. Information Sharing</h2>
                        <p class="tw-text-gray-600 tw-mb-4">We may share your information with:</p>
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                            <li><strong>Other Users:</strong> Buyers and sellers may see your business name and contact details when you send inquiries or receive quotes</li>
                            <li><strong>Service Providers:</strong> Third-party vendors who assist in platform operations (payment processors, email services, hosting)</li>
                            <li><strong>Legal Requirements:</strong> When required by law or to protect our rights</li>
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                            We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">5. Data Security</h2>
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                            We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">6. Cookies</h2>
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                            We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionality.
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">7. Data Retention</h2>
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                            We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">8. Your Rights</h2>
                        <p class="tw-text-gray-600 tw-mb-4">You have the right to:</p>
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                            <li>Access your personal data</li>
                            <li>Request correction of inaccurate data</li>
                            <li>Request deletion of your data</li>
                            <li>Object to processing of your data</li>
                            <li>Withdraw consent for marketing communications</li>
                            <li>Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority</li>
                        </ul>

                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">9. Third-Party Links</h2>
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                            Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">10. Children's Privacy</h2>
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                            Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">11. Changes to This Policy</h2>
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                            We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
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                        <h2 class="tw-text-2xl tw-font-bold tw-text-gray-800 tw-mb-4">12. Contact Us</h2>
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                            If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at 
                            <a href="mailto:<?php echo e(\App\Models\Setting::getValue('contact_email', 'support@theminiport.com')); ?>" class="tw-text-orange-500 hover:tw-underline">
                                <?php echo e(\App\Models\Setting::getValue('contact_email', 'support@theminiport.com')); ?>

                            </a>
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