Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for ThriftRise.com
Effective Date: April 16, 2025
At ThriftRise.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.thriftrise.com (the “Site”) or make a purchase. Using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and automatically when you interact with the Site. This includes:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing address when you create an account or place an order.
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or other payment information are processed securely through third-party payment processors.
- Communications: Information you share when contacting customer support or submitting reviews, comments, or inquiries.
- Optional Information: Preferences or demographic details you voluntarily provide (e.g., in surveys or promotions).
b. Automatically Collected Information
- Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and pages visited, collected via cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, such as time spent, clicks, and referral sources.
- Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (we do not collect precise geolocation data).
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, social media platforms, or marketing partners) if you interact with our Site through their services or permit data sharing.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill orders, including payment processing, shipping, and order confirmation.
- Manage your account and provide customer support.
- Send transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations) and, with your consent, marketing communications (e.g., newsletters or promotions).
- Improve the Site’s functionality, user experience, and product offerings.
- Analyze Site usage and trends to enhance our services.
- Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist with payment processing, shipping, website hosting, analytics, or marketing (e.g., Shopify, PayPal, Google Analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Compliance: Authorities or regulators when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- With Your Consent: For example, if you opt to share your review publicly or connect your account to a third-party service.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the Site functions properly (e.g., maintaining your shopping cart).
- Analyze Site performance and user behavior.
- Deliver personalized content or advertisements.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if applicable). Disabling cookies may limit certain Site features.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms or payment processors). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures (e.g., encryption, secure sockets layer (SSL)) to protect your information. However, no online platform can guarantee complete security, and you share information at your own risk.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These may include:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or opt out of data sharing (e.g., for targeted ads).
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., privacy@thriftrise.com]. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (typically 30–45 days).
8. International Data Transfers
If you are outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for international data transfers as required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
10. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. For example, we may retain order information for tax or accounting purposes.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please get in touch with us at:
- Email: HI@thriftrise.com]