Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Yardly ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by Cleared LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Yardly mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). This policy applies to all users of the Service and complies with applicable data protection laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and requirements of the Apple App Store and Meta (Facebook) platforms.

By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password. You may optionally provide a profile photo and display name.
• User-Generated Content: Information you provide when creating sale listings, including sale descriptions, photos, addresses, dates, times, and categories of items.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support, submitting feedback, or participating in surveys.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data: With your explicit permission, we collect precise geolocation data from your device to show you nearby garage and estate sales and provide location-based features. You may disable location services at any time through your device settings, though this may limit certain features of the Service.
• Device Information: We collect device identifiers (such as IDFA on iOS or Advertising ID on Android), device model, operating system version, app version, and language settings.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with the Service, including features accessed, searches performed, sales viewed and saved, and time spent in the app.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, access times, pages viewed, and the page you visited before navigating to our Service.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Sign-In Services: If you choose to sign in using Apple Sign In, Google Sign In, or Facebook Login, we receive basic profile information (name and email) as permitted by your privacy settings on those platforms. We do not receive your password from these services.
• Analytics Providers: We may receive aggregated analytics data from third-party service providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide the Service: To operate, maintain, and deliver the features and functionality of the Service, including displaying nearby sales and enabling you to create and share sale listings.
• Personalization: To personalize your experience by showing relevant sales based on your location and preferences.
• Communications: To send you notifications about new sales in your area (if enabled), respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• Improvements: To analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and improve the Service.
• Safety and Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Sale listings you create (including location, photos, and descriptions) are publicly visible to other users of the Service.
• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud hosting, analytics, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or enforcing our agreements).

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information and account.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails and disable push notifications in your device settings.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for location tracking or other permissions at any time via your device settings.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@yardlyapp.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication mechanisms, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@yardlyapp.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• The right to delete personal information held by businesses
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@yardlyapp.com.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy in the app and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. For significant changes, we may also provide additional notice (such as an in-app notification or email). Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: