Last Updated: 5th Januray 2026
ObsoPartsDepot.com (“ObsoPartsDepot,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of users who access or use our website and services (the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your choices regarding your data.
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
- Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Guest Users who browse and search listings
- Pro Users who register and subscribe
- Users interacting via the “Interested” feature
- Admin operations and backend platform processes
This Policy does not apply to third-party sites, services, or tools that may be linked from our Platform (e.g., Stripe, Google, or vendor websites).
2. Information We Collect
We collect information through:
- information you provide directly
- information collected automatically through usage
- third-party providers required to operate the platform (e.g., Stripe)
A. Information You Provide
When you register or subscribe as a Pro User, we may collect:
- Full name (if provided)
- Email address
- Password (stored securely in encrypted form)
- Phone number
- Business name (if provided)
- Address, City, State, ZIP code
- Any additional profile details you submit
- Uploaded inventory data (CSV/Excel content)
B. Subscription & Billing Information
Payments are handled by Stripe, and we do not store credit card details.
We may store:
- Subscription plan selected (Monthly / Annual)
- Trial status (if applicable)
- Subscription start/end dates
- Stripe customer reference ID
- Invoice references and payment status
C. Data Collected Automatically
When you visit or use the Platform, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Search terms used (part number / brand searches)
- Click activity (including “Interested” interactions)
- Log files and performance analytics
- Cookie identifiers
Session & Access Control Data
To enforce subscription rules, prevent credential sharing, and protect account security, we may also collect and store:
- Login timestamps
- Session identifiers (session tokens)
- Device and browser session details
- Logout events
- Failed login attempts
- Security audit logs related to login behavior
This data is used to ensure a user is logged in through one device/browser session at a time, and to help prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
D. Location / Distance Information
To display distance-related results, we may collect:
- Your submitted address/location fields (City/State/ZIP)
- Approximate geolocation derived from IP (optional)
- Distance calculations based on ZIP code or third-party mapping services
We do not continuously track precise GPS location unless explicitly enabled by a feature and authorized by your browser/device.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Platform Operations
- Create and manage user accounts
- Verify subscriptions and access privileges
- Provide secure login and authentication
- Display listings and search results
- Enable “Interested” interactions and contact visibility
Session Enforcement & Credential Misuse Prevention
We may use login/session data to:
- restrict accounts to one active device/browser session at a time
- detect potential credential sharing or suspicious access patterns
- prevent unauthorized access and protect subscriber accounts
Subscription & Billing
- Process subscription payments through Stripe
- Manage renewals, cancellations, and plan switching
- Generate invoices and send receipts
- Support free trial eligibility and conversion to paid plans
Communication
We send transactional emails related to:
- account creation
- subscription confirmation and renewal notices
- invoice and payment receipts
- “Interested” notifications (to buyer and seller)
- system alerts
You may opt-out of marketing messages (if any), but cannot opt-out of required transactional emails related to platform operation.
Platform Improvement
- Improve search relevance and performance
- Monitor system stability and security
- Analyze platform usage trends
- Prevent fraud and abuse
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information only in the following cases:
A. With Other Users (Lead-Gen Functionality)
When a Pro User clicks “Interested” and contact details are revealed:
- the buyer may view seller contact details
- an email is sent to both parties
- the interaction is logged for platform reporting
This sharing is an essential feature of the Platform.
B. With Service Providers
We may share data with vendors who help us operate the platform, such as:
- Stripe (payment processing)
- email delivery services (SMTP providers)
- hosting providers (DigitalOcean, etc.)
- analytics providers (if enabled)
These providers are allowed to use information only to perform services for us.
C. Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect:
- legal rights of the Platform
- user safety
- fraud investigations
- platform security
D. Business Transfers
If ObsoPartsDepot is merged, acquired, or sold, your data may transfer as part of that transaction.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- keep you logged in
- remember preferences
- analyze usage and traffic
- improve platform security
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly (e.g., login, session management, subscription access).
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data:
- as long as your account remains active
- as needed to provide the services
- as required to comply with legal/financial obligations
We may retain:
- subscription records for accounting purposes
- interest logs for platform reporting and abuse prevention
- uploaded listings for platform continuity unless removed
- session and security logs for fraud detection and subscription misuse prevention
7. Security Measures
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards including:
- SSL encryption
- secure WordPress hosting
- role-based access controls
- regular monitoring
- secure password storage and encryption
- limited administrative access
No system is 100% secure. You acknowledge that all online platforms carry some risk.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- request a copy of your stored personal information
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of your account/data (subject to legal retention obligations)
- cancel subscription at any time (no refund)
- opt-out of marketing emails
To request changes, contact us at:
Chris@obsopartsdepot.com
9. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not intended for anyone under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
- Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.
11. Data Scraping & Abuse Prevention
We actively monitor for unauthorized scraping, bot access, and data harvesting.
We may log:
- user behavior patterns
- IP addresses
- access frequency
to detect misuse and protect the integrity of our listings database.
Unauthorized access and scraping may lead to account termination and legal enforcement.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates may include changes to:
- subscription models
- free trial eligibility
- new features (e.g., improved search)
- legal or compliance requirements
The updated version will be posted on the Platform with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use indicates acceptance.
- Contact Information
For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
ObsoPartsDepot
Email: Chris@obsopartsdepot.com
Website: www.obsopartsdepot.com