Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Content Guardian ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Shopify app extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your Shopify store information and domain name
• Contact information (email address, name)
• App configuration settings and preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use Content Guardian, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data and analytics (features used, frequency)
• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location data
• App performance metrics

2.3 Information We Don't Collect

Content Guardian does NOT:

• Collect or store your customer data
• Collect or store your product information
• Monitor or store visitor behavior on your store
• Track personal information of your store visitors

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the Content Guardian app
• To improve, optimize, and enhance our service
• To send administrative and transactional communications
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To monitor and analyze app usage and performance
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activities

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our app and conducting our business
• Shopify: Information is processed through Shopify's infrastructure and subject to Shopify's privacy practices
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. After account deletion, we will retain data only as required by law.

6. 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 is 100% secure.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: The right to access your personal information
• Correction: The right to correct inaccurate data
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your data
• Portability: The right to receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: The right to opt-out of certain data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@contentguardian.app

8. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

For users in the EU (GDPR) or California (CCPA), we comply with applicable privacy regulations. We process data based on legitimate interests, contract necessity, and consent. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Content Guardian does not use cookies or tracking technologies on your store. The app operates through Shopify's app infrastructure and does not set cookies for tracking or marketing purposes.

10. Third-Party Links

Our landing page may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing your information.

11. Children's Privacy

Content Guardian is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete such information promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Content Guardian constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.