Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to StudSide (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use StudSide, a leather and faux leather apparel marketplace powered by Tradly.
By using StudSide, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you register, list products, or make purchases:
a. Personal Information
Name
Email address
Date of birth (for age verification — users must be 18 or older)
Username and password
Contact or shipping address (if provided for orders)
b. Transaction Information
Payment and payout details (processed securely by Stripe)
Purchase history and item details
c. Automatically Collected Information
Device information, browser type, and IP address
Activity on our site (pages visited, clicks, etc.)
Cookies or similar technologies for security and analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account
Verify your age and eligibility to use the platform
Enable buying and selling through the marketplace
Communicate with you about your listings, purchases, or account activity
Improve platform performance, security, and user experience
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse
Operate in compliance with applicable consumer and e-commerce laws
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.
3. Age Verification
To ensure a safe marketplace, we ask for your date of birth during registration.
Users must be 18 years or older to use StudSide.
If we discover an account created by someone under 18, it may be suspended or deleted.
We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors.
Stripe may also verify your age when connecting your account for payouts.
4. Payments and Third-Party Services
All payments on StudSide are handled securely by Stripe, integrated via the Tradly platform.
We do not collect or store your credit or debit card details.
Your payment information is processed under the privacy policies of Stripe.
Stripe only accesses the data required to perform their services.
Please review Stripe’s privacy policy to understand how they handle your data.
Sellers must connect to Stripe through their StudSide account to receive payouts. This ensures fast and secure transfers directly to your bank account.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Keep you signed in
Improve site functionality and user experience
Collect anonymous analytics data
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, some site features may not function properly without them.
6. Data Sharing
We may share limited information only when necessary to:
Comply with legal requirements
Investigate fraud or security incidents
Enable payment or shipping services (e.g., to facilitate transactions)
Operate the platform through Tradly’s infrastructure provider
Tradly acts as the platform service provider and may process your data to deliver core features, hosting, and security.
We do not sell or disclose your personal information to advertisers or unrelated third parties.
7. Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored securely on Tradly’s servers and protected using encryption, access controls, and monitoring systems.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
While we do our best to safeguard your data, no method of online storage or transmission is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access or update your personal information
Request deletion of your account and data
Withdraw consent to data collection (where applicable)
Request a copy of your stored information
To make such a request, contact us at 📧 studsideshop@gmail.com.
We may ask for identity verification before processing certain requests.
9. Retention of Information
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
Maintain your account and transaction records
Comply with our legal obligations
Resolve disputes or enforce our Terms of Service
When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.
You agree that any dispute relating to your data or privacy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Continued use of StudSide after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
📧 studsideshop@gmail.com