Data We Collect
Personal Information
- Email address
- Full name (first and last)
- Phone number
- Address, city, state, and postal/ZIP code
Usage Data (Auto-Collected)
- IP address and unique device identifiers
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on those pages
- Mobile device type and mobile OS details
Camera & Photo Library
With your permission, we may access your device camera and photo library to provide app features. You can enable or disable this at any time from your device settings.
How We Use Your Data
- Service Delivery: To provide and maintain the ShopBud app
- Account Management: To manage your registration and give access to features
- Contract Performance: To process purchases and fulfill service agreements
- Communication: To send security updates, alerts, and push notifications
- Marketing: To send relevant offers and promotions (you may opt out)
- Support: To respond to your queries and manage requests
- Analytics: To analyze usage trends and improve the app
- Business Transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data. We may share your information only in these situations:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the service
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition
- Affiliates: Subsidiaries bound by this same Privacy Policy
- Business Partners: To offer you relevant products and promotions
- Other Users: Content you share in public areas of the app
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit permission
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Usage data is generally kept for a shorter period unless required for security, service improvement, or legal compliance.
Your Rights & Choices
- Log in and go to Account Settings to update or delete your information
- Contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your data
- Disable camera/photo permissions anytime through your device settings
- Opt out of promotional emails or notifications at any time
International Data Transfer
Your data may be processed in locations outside your state or country. By using ShopBud, you consent to this transfer. We ensure all transfers are made with appropriate security controls in place.
Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your data if required by law or in good faith belief that it is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation or court order
- Protect the rights and property of ShopBud
- Prevent fraud or wrongdoing related to the service
- Protect the safety of users or the general public
- Defend against legal liability
Data Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously work to improve our protections.
Children's Privacy
ShopBud is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are a parent and believe your child has shared personal data with us, please contact us immediately and we will remove the information.
Third-Party Links
Our app may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every third-party website you visit.
Changes to This Policy
- We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- You will be notified via email or a prominent in-app notice before changes take effect
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed.