1. SCOPE
shutupbuy.com (“SUB”) is the owner and operator of www.shutupbuy.com (the “Site”) and is solely responsible for the information collected on this Site. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) on the Site.
We recognize that our users care about how their personal information is collected, used, and shared, and we take your privacy seriously. By voluntarily providing us with Personal Data, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, including the possible transfer of your Personal Data from your current location to the offices and servers of SUB and to authorized third parties.
2. INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH THE SITE
If you decide to use the Site’s extended features, you may be required to register and create a username and password. During registration and while using the Site, you may be asked to provide certain contact details and other Personal Data. Below is an overview of the data we collect and when we collect it:
A. Personal Data
Registered Users
If you choose to register for additional features on our Site, you may be asked for Personal Data such as your name and email address. We use this registration information to grant you access to the Site, to contact you when necessary, and to help personalize your experience.
Non-Registered Users
If you do not register, we generally do not request Personal Data from you. However, certain information may still be collected as described below.
B. Other Information
Log Files
Like many websites, we automatically gather certain data and store it in log files. This includes IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data. This information, which does not directly identify individual users, helps us analyze trends, manage the Site, track user navigation, and collect broad demographic information. We may use IP addresses to enforce our Terms of Use or identify users threatening our services, Site, or other users.
Cookies
A “cookie” is a tiny text file stored on your device to record certain information. We use cookies to enhance Site functionality and do not link cookie data to personally identifiable information you provide on our Site. We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your hard drive for an extended period).
You can remove persistent cookies by following the instructions in your browser’s “help” file. Most browsers also allow you to block cookies entirely or choose which cookies you accept. However, turning off cookies may affect the Site’s functionality, so we recommend keeping them enabled.
3. OUR USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION
We use your Personal Data in line with this Privacy Policy. If you provide Personal Data for a specific purpose, we will use it solely for that purpose. For example, if you register to create an account, we may use your data to suggest products you might like based on prior browsing or purchases. Additionally, we may use your Personal Data to give you access to services on the Site and to track your usage of these services.
SUB may also use Personal Data and other non-personally identifiable information to improve the Site’s content and functionality, better understand our user base, and enhance our services.
4. OUR DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION
SUB does not sell your Personal Data. We regard your Personal Data as a vital element of our relationship with you and will not share it with third parties except as outlined below:
Business Transfers
As our business evolves, we might buy or sell assets or business units. In such cases—e.g., a merger, sale, reorganization, or similar event—Personal Data could be transferred as part of the acquired or divested assets.
Related Companies
We may share your Personal Data with companies affiliated with SUB, using it for the same purposes as described here. For example, these related companies may access your Personal Data to improve our Site and provide or refine our services.
Agents, Consultants, and Third Parties
Like many businesses, SUB hires third-party service providers to carry out certain functions, such as mailing services, database maintenance, payment processing, and identity verification. When you register for our Site or use its features, we may share only the Personal Data necessary for those parties to provide their services. They are prohibited from using your Personal Data for other purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may release your Personal Data if we believe disclosure is required to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, respond to legal proceedings, or protect the safety of our users or the public. This may include enforcement of this Privacy Policy or taking measures against liability or security threats.
Consent
Other than the instances listed above, you will be notified if your Personal Data might be shared with a third party, and you will have an opportunity to decline that sharing.
If your Personal Data changes or if you no longer wish to use our services, you can correct, update, or deactivate your information by editing your profile on the Site or by reaching out to us at the contact details provided below.
5. EXTERNAL LINKS
Our Site may include links to third-party websites. Even if these websites seem affiliated with us, we do not govern or control their content or data collection practices. We are not responsible for how those sites handle your data or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and practices of any external website you visit.
6. EXCLUSIONS
This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to Personal Data collected through the Site. It does not cover any unsolicited information you provide to SUB through other channels. Information posted in any public area of the Site, such as comments, forums, or product review sections, is by nature not confidential. Please be mindful about sharing any Personal Data publicly, as others may use it in ways we cannot prevent or control.
7. CHILDREN
We respect the sensitive nature of children’s privacy. Our content and services are not directed toward minors under 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not share any Personal Data through our Site. If we learn that we have received Personal Data from a minor under 13, we will make reasonable efforts to delete it.
8. SECURITY
We employ reasonable safeguards to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. Personal Data is stored in a secure database and is transmitted using SSL encryption whenever supported by your browser. However, no method of online transmission or storage is entirely secure. Email communications in particular may not always be secure, so please consider this when deciding what information to send to us.
9. OPT-OUT
We give you the option to “opt-out” of certain uses of your Personal Data at the time we ask for it. For example, during registration, you can indicate whether you want to receive additional materials or notifications from us. You can also update these preferences in your account settings.
10. FRAMING
From time to time, we may use “framing” technology so that certain content from external websites appears on the Site while maintaining our look and feel. These external websites are not operated by SUB, and their own policies govern the collection or use of any information you provide there. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Your access to and usage of the Site are subject to our Terms of Use. This Site is primarily intended for users located in the United States, and U.S. law governs transactions made on the Site and the use of its materials.
12. CONTACTING US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, the Site’s practices, or your experiences with the Site, please contact us by clicking the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of any page or by reaching out to:
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13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made to how we use Personal Data, we will notify you by posting a notice on our Site or by sending an email. Your continued use of the Site after any updates to this Privacy Policy indicates acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
