Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Mercatus ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our AI product photo service. By using Mercatus, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1 Company Information

2 What Data We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to deliver and support our service.

Personal Data

May include:

• Email address
• Name (if provided at checkout)

Usage Data

Collected automatically and may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device type

3 Cookies & Tracking

We use basic cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Understand general usage patterns
• Improve site performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function correctly as a result.

4 How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Deliver the Service and fulfill credit purchases
• Send purchase confirmations and support messages
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Improve website performance and content
• Comply with legal obligations

5 Sharing of Data

We may share data only when necessary:

• With payment processors (for checkout and billing)
• With service providers who help operate the website
• When required by law or legal process

All third parties are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.

6 Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide support and meet accounting and legal requirements. Usage data may be retained longer in anonymized form for analytics purposes.

7 Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at help@mercatuslab.com.

8 Data Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9 International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country. When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.

10 Children's Privacy

Mercatus is not intended for anyone under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

11 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

12 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect once posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of Mercatus after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

13 Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at help@mercatuslab.com.