Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 May 2026

At OneBuy, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we handle your data.

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Information We Collect

When you use OneBuy, we collect the following information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and profile details
  • Transaction Data: Items bought/sold, payment information, shipping addresses
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies
  • Communication Data: Messages between buyers and sellers, support inquiries
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How We Use Your Information

OneBuy uses your information to:

  • Process transactions and facilitate payments through Stripe
  • Verify your identity and prevent fraud
  • Communicate order updates, shipping confirmations, and support messages
  • Improve our platform and personalise your experience
  • Comply with legal obligations (UK GDPR and Online Safety Act)
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Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning
  • Secure data storage with encrypted backups
  • Access controls and authentication for sensitive data
  • Payment information is processed securely through Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)

Note: OneBuy never stores full payment card details. All payments are processed directly through Stripe's secure infrastructure.

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Cookies & Tracking

OneBuy uses cookies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for shopping cart, login, and checkout
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant advertisements (you can opt out)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

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Third-Party Services

OneBuy integrates with trusted third-party services:

Stripe (Payments)

Processes all payments securely. View Stripe's Privacy Policy →

Cloudinary (Images)

Hosts product images and user uploads. View Cloudinary's Privacy Policy →

Resend (Email)

Sends verification and notification emails. View Resend's Privacy Policy →

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Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at our support team.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

📧 Email: privacy@onebuy.uk

📍 Address: OneBuy, Manchester, United Kingdom

Response Time: We aim to respond within 7 business days

Data Retention

OneBuy retains your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we retain certain data for:

  • 7 years for transaction records (tax/legal compliance)
  • 30 days for fraud prevention and dispute resolution
  • Anonymised analytics data indefinitely