2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Turnip Cake ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you access or use the website turnipcake.app and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you register or use the Services, Turnip Cake may collect the following information:
- name
- email address
Your name and email address are not visible to other users unless you complete a transaction with them. Once a deal between you and another user is completed, the name and email of each user is revealed to the other party so that users may communicate and finalize the exchange of games.
Email may also be used by Turnip Cake to communicate with you regarding your account, transactions, or updates to the Services.
Sales Area Information
Sellers must specify a sales area, which consists of a location center and travel radius indicating where they are willing to meet buyers to exchange games in person. This information is not visible to anyone except serious buyers after you have agreed on price.
You are not required to use your home address. The sales area is used only to help buyers locate listings within a reasonable travel distance.
Once both parties agree on a price, buyers must meet within the seller's designated sales area to complete the exchange. The exact meeting time and location are arranged directly between the buyer and seller.
Authentication Data
Turnip Cake uses email authentication and optional passkeys for account access.
Email is used for registration and login verification.
Users may optionally enable passkeys for authentication. Turnip Cake operates as a WebAuthn Relying Party and stores encrypted credentials in accordance with WebAuthn standards.
Authentication data is used only for account access and security purposes.
Location Services
Turnip Cake uses location services, such as Google Maps, to help users search for games within a given area.
Your browser may request permission to provide approximate location information. Location information is used only to improve search results and is not shared publicly with other users.
Product Identification Data (UPCs)
Turnip Cake uses Universal Product Codes (UPCs) to identify board games and associate them with product information such as images, titles, and categories.
Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Services, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our systems, including:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- access times
- pages visited
This information is used to maintain the security and performance of the Services.
2. Cookies
Turnip Cake uses cookies to support:
- authentication
- session management
- essential site functionality
Cookies are not used for advertising or marketing purposes.
You may configure your browser to reject cookies; however, some features of the Services may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
3. Analytics and Diagnostic Data
Turnip Cake may collect limited diagnostic or analytics information to help maintain and improve the Services. This information may include technical data such as browser type, device information, access times, and pages visited.
This information is used only to monitor performance, improve functionality, and maintain the security of the platform.
Turnip Cake does not use analytics data for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. How We Use Information
Turnip Cake uses collected information to:
- operate and maintain the Services
- authenticate and secure user accounts
- enable users to connect with other users for game exchanges
- improve platform functionality and reliability
- communicate important information about the Services
5. Third-Party Services
Turnip Cake may use third-party services to support the operation of the platform. These may include services such as:
- mapping and location tools
- hosting infrastructure
- payment processors
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their functions.
6. Data Retention
Turnip Cake retains user information only as long as necessary to operate the Services, maintain security, and comply with legal obligations.
Users may request deletion of their account by contacting Turnip Cake.
7. Sale of Personal Information
Turnip Cake does not sell personal information to third parties.
8. Children's Privacy
Turnip Cake is intended only for users 18 years of age or older. The Services are not directed toward children, and Turnip Cake does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.
9. Security
Turnip Cake takes reasonable measures to protect user information and authentication data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: privacy@turnipcake.app.