ThriftShopper Privacy Notice

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Purpose

This Privacy Notice explains how ThriftShopper ("we," "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

ThriftShopper respects your privacy and aims to be transparent about our data practices in compliance with laws like the EU's GDPR and California's CCPA. We collect only what we need (email addresses and basic usage data) and never sell your personal information. Below we describe what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Our Promise

At ThriftShopper, your trust matters most. We never sell or share your personal data, and we collect only what's necessary to make your experience work—like your email to join the network and basic usage analytics to help us improve the site. We believe in transparency, simplicity, and treating your information with the same care we give our own.

Information We Collect

• Email Address: You provide this when subscribing to our newsletter or joining the network. It's used only to send updates, announcements, and confirmations you've requested.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect non-personal technical data about how you use our site (for example, which pages or links you click). We use Google Analytics and standard cookies to understand engagement and improve content.
• Other Data: We don't collect sensitive information (like financial, health, or government ID data).

We do not knowingly collect information from children under age 16. Our services are intended for adults; if you are under 16, please do not subscribe or provide us with personal data.

How We Use Your Information

• Sending Updates: To deliver newsletters, announcements, or product updates you've subscribed to.
• Improving Our Service: To understand engagement patterns and improve the platform (for example, "30% of readers clicked on X story"). All analytics data are aggregated and anonymous.
• Legal and Security: To comply with laws, prevent fraud, or maintain site security.

We never use your email or activity data for any purpose other than those stated here.

Sharing and Disclosure

• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (like Beehiiv for newsletters and Google for analytics). These providers act as processors on our behalf and follow strict data-handling standards.
• Aggregated Statistics: We may share anonymized summaries (e.g., "X% of users clicked on Y"), never personal data.
• Legal Requests: We will only share information if required by law (e.g., a court order).

In summary: We never sell your email or personal data. We only share what's necessary for the ThriftShopper marketplace that you've opted into, and we keep your identity protected.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies (like Google Analytics) to measure traffic and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. Data is stored securely, transmitted via HTTPS, and accessible only to authorized personnel.

We retain your email address only while you're subscribed. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we promptly remove it. Anonymous usage data may be kept longer for aggregate trend analysis.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific privacy rights under law (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, etc.), including access, correction, deletion, and withdrawal of consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice occasionally. The "Effective Date" above shows the latest revision. If major changes occur, we'll notify you by email or on our site.

Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns, contact:
Email: connie@thriftshopper.ai

If you're in the EU or UK, you can also reach your local Data Protection Authority (for example, the EU GDPR authorities or the UK ICO).