Effective Date: May 11, 2025
ZipPicks ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use zippicks.com.
1. Information We Collect
- Account Data: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and chosen role (critic, business owner, or customer).
- Content Submissions: Reviews, photos, and other public content you post.
- Usage Data: Device information, browser type, IP address, and interaction data via analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To manage your account and display public content
- To improve the platform via analytics and feedback
- To communicate updates or critical service information
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and tools like Google Analytics and Mixpanel to understand user behavior and improve our service.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Limited data may be shared with service providers (e.g., email and analytics platforms) under strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Your Rights
You can update your account info, request deletion, or opt out of certain data uses by contacting us.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption, secure hosting, and routine audits to protect your data.
7. Contact Us
Email: privacy@zippicks.com