🔐 Privacy Policy – ShopperTell.com
Effective Date: April/6/2025
At ShopperTell, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe. By using ShopperTell.com, you agree to this policy.
1. 📥 What Information We Collect
We collect limited information to make your experience better. This includes:
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Basic info: Like your name, email, or username if you register
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Story content: The photos, captions, and product stories you post
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Usage data: Pages you view, device type, browser, and IP address (for analytics)
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Cookies: Small files to remember your preferences and keep things running smoothly
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
ShopperTell uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve platform performance, and support essential site functions.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
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Remember your login session
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Save your browsing preferences (like dark mode or category filters)
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Maintain site functionality across pages
We use only first-party cookies, and they are not used for tracking your behavior across other websites or for delivering third-party advertising.
We do not:
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Use cookies for cross-site behavioral tracking
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Sell or share cookie data with third-party data brokers
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Collect cookies on behalf of third-party advertisers or ad networks
You may see a cookie consent banner when visiting our website, allowing you to manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of these essential cookies.
We do not collect credit card or payment info (there are no purchases on our platform).
2. 🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Allow you to post stories and interact with the community
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Improve the platform and personalize your experience
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Send updates (if you opt-in) like featured stories or announcements
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Keep the platform safe and secure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Ever.
3. 👥 Who Can See Your Content
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Public posts (your shopping stories) can be seen by anyone
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You can post anonymously or with a username — your choice
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Your email address and personal info are never public
We may feature or highlight your story on our homepage or social media (with credit or anonymously, based on your settings).
4. 🧰 Third-Party Services We Use
To run the platform, we use trusted tools like:
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Google Analytics (to understand site traffic)
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Email platforms (for newsletters, if you subscribe)
These tools may use cookies or collect basic usage info, but they follow their own privacy standards.
5. 🛠️ Your Control & Choices
You can:
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Update your profile info
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Delete your account at any time
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Request to see or delete the data we have about you
Just email privacy@shoppertell.com — we’re here to help.
6. 🛡️ How We Keep Your Info Safe
We take privacy and security seriously:
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Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
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Secure servers and account protection
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Limited access to user data internally
But no online system is 100% perfect, so please use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive details in posts.
7. 👶 Children’s Privacy
ShopperTell is intended for users aged 13 and older. If you believe a child has shared personal info on our site, please contact us and we’ll take appropriate action.
8. 🔁 Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the platform or the law. We’ll always update the date at the top and may notify users directly if needed.
9. 📬 Contact Us
Questions or concerns? Email us at:
privacy@shoppertell.com
We’re real people — and we’ll reply.
Thank you for being part of ShopperTell.
Your stories matter. Your privacy does too.