Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 15, 2024

1. Introduction

Shopping Party ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, available at shoppingparty.net and related mobile applications (collectively, the "Platform").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our Platform, including but not limited to:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Account credentials (username, password)
  • Profile information (profile picture, display name)
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Shopping preferences and history
  • Communications with us or other users through our Platform

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access or use our Platform, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
  • Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
  • Location information (with your consent)
  • Usage information (interactions with the Platform, shopping behavior)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

  • Social media platforms when you connect your account
  • Business partners, including brands that use our B2B services
  • Payment processors and financial institutions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our Platform
  • Processing transactions and managing payments
  • Facilitating social shopping experiences and squad coordination
  • Sending notifications about your account, orders, or shopping squads
  • Communicating with you about products, services, and promotions
  • Personalizing your experience and delivering relevant content
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Platform
  • Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or fraud
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Other Users: When you participate in a shopping squad, certain information (such as your name, profile picture, and products added) is shared with other squad members.
  • Brand Partners: For B2B services, we share necessary information with brands to facilitate the shopping experience.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf (payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
  • Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent
  • Requesting restriction of processing or objecting to processing
  • Data portability
  • Opting out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities on our Platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@shoppingparty.net