Privacy Policy for Crafeo

Effective Date: May 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Crafeo (“Crafeo,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
Crafeo operates a platform that connects users with independent repair, restoration, maintenance, authentication, and related service providers across various categories including, but not limited to, watches, jewelry, electronics, leather goods, antiques, accessories, and other personal property items.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you use our website, platform, mobile applications, communications, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors browsing our platform 
  • Customers submitting repair or service requests 
  • Service providers, artisans, technicians, and merchants using the platform 
  • Users communicating with us through forms, email, SMS, social media, or customer support 
  • Users participating in promotions, waitlists, or marketing campaign

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or services not controlled by Crafeo.

3. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Personal Information

  • Full name 
  • Email address 
  • Phone number 
  • Shipping and billing address 
  • Payment-related details 
  • Government-issued identification when required for fraud prevention or insurance claims 

Service & Repair Information

  • Photos or videos of items 
  • Product descriptions 
  • Serial numbers 
  • Model numbers 
  • Valuation information 
  • Ownership documentation 
  • Repair history 
  • Service preferences 
  • Insurance-related information 

Account Information

  • Username 
  • Password 
  • Profile information 
  • Communication preferences 

Communications

  • Emails 
  • Support requests 
  • Chat messages 
  • Reviews 
  • Survey responses 
  • Marketplace messages 

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address 
  • Browser type 
  • Device identifiers 
  • Operating system 
  • Session information 
  • Referring URLs 
  • Clickstream data 
  • Geographic region 
  • Cookies and similar technologies 
  • Usage analytics and interaction data 

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Payment processors 
  • Shipping carriers 
  • Insurance providers 
  • Analytics providers 
  • Fraud prevention vendors 
  • Marketing partners 
  • Identity verification providers 
  • Social media platforms 
  • Service providers operating on the platform 

4. How We Use Information

We may use information for business and operational purposes including:

Providing Services

  • Processing service requests 
  • Facilitating communication between users and providers 
  • Coordinating shipping and logistics 
  • Processing payments 
  • Managing insurance workflows 
  • Providing customer support 

Platform Operations

  • Operating and improving the platform 
  • Developing new features 
  • Personalizing user experience 
  • Monitoring marketplace quality and safety 

Fraud Prevention & Security

  • Detecting fraud or abuse 
  • Verifying identities 
  • Investigating suspicious activity 
  • Protecting platform integrity 
  • Preventing unauthorized access 

Legal & Compliance

  • Complying with legal obligations 
  • Enforcing agreements and policies 
  • Resolving disputes 
  • Responding to lawful requests 

Marketing & Communications

  • Sending updates and notifications 
  • Promotional communications 
  • Platform announcements 
  • Product recommendations 
  • Surveys and research 

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

5. Marketplace & Third-Party Service Providers

Crafeo operates as a platform connecting users with independent third-party service providers.

  • We may share necessary information with:Repair providers

  • Shipping companies

  • Insurance companies

  • Payment processors

  • Customer support vendors

  • Analytics and hosting providers

Crafeo does not control the independent privacy or data handling practices of third-party providers operating outside our platform.

Users acknowledge that communications and information shared with independent providers may also be subject to those providers’ own policies.

6. Payments

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe or other financial service providers.

Crafeo does not store complete payment card information on its own servers unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Payment providers may independently collect, process, and store payment information according to their own privacy policies and legal obligations.

7. Shipping & Insurance Data

Where shipping or insurance services are involved, we may collect and share:

 

Package details 

  • Shipping addresses
  • Declared values 
  • Photos/videos of packaged items 
  • Tracking information 
  • Claims documentation
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This information may be shared with carriers, insurers, investigators, and claims administrators as necessary to facilitate services, investigate claims, or prevent fraud.

Failure to provide requested documentation may impact eligibility for claims, reimbursements, or insurance coverage.

8. User Content

Users may upload:

  • Photos 
  • Videos 
  • Reviews 
  • Messages 
  • Documentation 
  • Repair descriptions 

You retain ownership of your content, but you grant Crafeo a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, modify, display, and use such content for:

  • Operating the platform 
  • Customer support 
  • Fraud prevention 
  • Marketing (unless prohibited by law or requested otherwise) 
  • Internal analytics and service improvement 

You represent that you have the rights necessary to upload such content.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use:

  • Cookies 
  • Web beacons 
  • Pixels 
  • Session identifiers 
  • Analytics technologies 
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These technologies help us:

  • Remember user preferences 
  • Analyze platform performance 
  • Improve functionality 
  • Measure marketing effectiveness 
  • Detect fraud and abuse 

Users may control cookies through browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

10. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide Services 
  • Comply with legal obligations 
  • Resolve disputes 
  • Enforce agreements 
  • Prevent fraud 
  • Maintain business records 

Retention periods may vary depending on:

  • Legal requirements 
  • Insurance requirements 
  • Tax obligations 
  • Security investigations 
  • Operational needs 

We may retain certain information after account closure where legally permitted or required.

11. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information.

However:

  • No system is completely secure 
  • No transmission over the internet is guaranteed secure 
  • Users transmit information at their own risk 

Crafeo does not guarantee absolute security.

12. International Users

Users accessing the Services from outside the United States acknowledge that information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in jurisdictions where privacy laws may differ from those in their location.

By using the Services, you consent to such transfers.

13. Children’s Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we may delete it.

If required by local law, higher minimum age requirements may apply.

14. Your Rights & Choices

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access 
  • Correction 
  • Deletion 
  • Data portability 
  • Restriction of processing 
  • Objection to processing 
  • Withdrawal of consent 

Requests may be submitted through our contact information below.

We may require identity verification before fulfilling requests.

Certain information may be retained where legally permitted or required.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Our Services may not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals due to the lack of a consistent industry standard.

16. Business Transfers

In the event of:

  • Merger 
  • Acquisition 
  • Financing 
  • Asset sale 
  • Bankruptcy 
  • Reorganization 

User information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to applicable law.

17. Artificial Intelligence & Automated Systems

Crafeo may use automated systems, recommendation systems, analytics tools, fraud detection technologies, or artificial intelligence tools to:

  • Improve user experience 
  • Detect suspicious activity 
  • Generate recommendations 
  • Analyze marketplace operations 
  • Improve platform functionality 

Such systems may process uploaded content, communications, and marketplace activity.

18. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Crafeo shall not be liable for:

  • Unauthorized access 
  • Data breaches 
  • Third-party actions 
  • Loss of data 
  • Interruption of services 
  • Indirect or consequential damages 
  • Actions of independent providers or third parties 

Users acknowledge that use of the Services is at their own risk.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will be posted on the platform with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

20. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, requests, or concerns, contact:

Crafeo
Website: Crafeo
Email: communication@horolock.com 

21. Additional State, Federal, and International Disclosures

Certain jurisdictions may provide additional privacy rights or require supplemental disclosures. Crafeo reserves the right to provide jurisdiction-specific disclosures, notices, and rights mechanisms where applicable.

22. No Professional Advice

Information processed through the platform does not constitute legal, financial, appraisal, authentication, or professional advice unless explicitly stated otherwise by a qualified professional.

Users should independently verify any information received through the platform.