Effective Date: May 11, 2026
Website: https://www.kitandsteel.com
Contact Email: mike@kitandsteel.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to Kit & Steel (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Kit & Steel is a peer-to-peer online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of tactical gear, gun accessories, and EDC equipment. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and share it, and what choices you have regarding your data.
By creating an account, making a purchase, listing an item for sale, or otherwise using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Account registration: Name, email address, username, and password
- Seller/vendor registration: Store name, store description, business information, and payout details (collected and processed by our third-party payment processor)
- Product listings: Item descriptions, photos, pricing, and shipping details you provide
- Shipping information: Mailing address provided for order fulfillment
- Communications: Messages sent through the buyer-seller messaging system on our platform
- Support inquiries: Information you submit through our Contact page or via email
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, search queries, and browsing behavior on our platform
- Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 6 below for details
- Transaction data: Purchase history, order details, and transaction status (including escrow status through our payment processor)
c) Information from Third Parties
- Payment processor: Our third-party payment processor may share transaction confirmation and status information with us. Kit & Steel does not directly receive or store your full payment card or bank account details — those are handled by our payment processor
- Platform service providers: Third-party software and plugins that power our marketplace collect and process order, product, and vendor data in connection with our services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your buyer or seller account
- Process and fulfill orders and facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers
- Enable buyer-seller communications through our messaging system
- Verify seller identity and approve vendor accounts
- Display and manage product listings on behalf of sellers
- Calculate and collect our 5% transaction commission
- Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates, account notices)
- Respond to support requests and resolve disputes
- Improve, maintain, and secure our platform
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service
We do not sell, rent, or loan your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With buyers and sellers: Shipping addresses and contact information are shared between transaction parties as necessary to complete an order. Sellers receive the buyer’s shipping address; buyers receive the seller’s store name and contact details
- With our payment processor: We share necessary transaction information with our third-party payment processor to facilitate escrow-based payments. Their own privacy policy governs their handling of your financial data
- With service providers: We work with trusted vendors who assist with hosting, email delivery, analytics, and platform operations. These providers are contractually required to handle your data only as directed by us
- For legal compliance: We may disclose information to comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests from government authorities, enforce our policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Kit & Steel, our users, or the public
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via email or a notice on our website
5. Marketplace-Specific Disclosures
As a peer-to-peer marketplace, Kit & Steel facilitates transactions between independent sellers and buyers. Please be aware of the following:
- Seller profiles are public: Store names, descriptions, listings, and ratings are publicly visible to all site visitors
- Buyer-seller messaging: Messages sent through our platform may be reviewed by Kit & Steel staff in connection with dispute resolution or policy enforcement
- Transaction records: We maintain records of all transactions conducted on our platform for legal, tax, and operational purposes
- We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices: Kit & Steel is not responsible for the privacy practices of individual sellers or any third-party sites linked from our platform
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality, including login sessions, shopping cart, and checkout
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it (e.g., page views, traffic sources)
- Commerce cookies: Used by our marketplace platform to track cart contents and order sessions
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site, including your ability to log in or complete purchases.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. Transaction records may be retained longer as required by law or for tax and accounting purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at mike@kitandsteel.com. Note that we may retain certain information where required by law or to resolve disputes.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions
- Opt-out of communications: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in any email we send
- California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect and share, to request deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at mike@kitandsteel.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is 100% secure. You share information with us at your own discretion, and we encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to protect your account credentials.
10. Children’s Privacy
Kit & Steel is intended for adults 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a minor has registered on our platform, please contact us at mike@kitandsteel.com.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including seller storefronts, our payment processor, and other external resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to Kit & Steel. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Kit & Steel
Email: mike@kitandsteel.com
Website: https://www.kitandsteel.com/contact