Privacy Policy

At ShopifyAppAuthority ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection and use of information when you visit our website shopifyappauthority.com (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address) when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Comments or feedback you submit through our contact forms
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our Service
• Referring website addresses
• Device information

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors and visits to our Service. This includes:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Affiliate tracking cookies to track referrals and commissions
• Performance cookies to optimize website functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our Service
• Improving and personalizing your experience
• Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Analyzing website usage and performance
• Complying with legal obligations
• Tracking affiliate referrals and managing partnerships

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (Google Analytics, email service providers, etc.)
• Affiliate Partners: We may share necessary information with affiliate partners to track referrals and process commissions
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

ShopifyAppAuthority participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means:

• We may earn commissions from purchases made through our affiliate links
• We track clicks and conversions using cookies and tracking pixels
• Our reviews and recommendations may be influenced by affiliate partnerships
• All affiliate relationships are disclosed on relevant pages

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security 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.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Data portability
• Withdrawal of consent

7. Cookies and Opt-Out

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. To opt-out of Google Analytics, visit: Google Analytics Opt-out.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.