# Privacy policy

**betterapps** provides applications (“the Service”) to merchants using Shopify to build and manage their online stores. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your data when you install or use our apps with your Shopify store.

### **Personal Data We Collect**

When you install our apps, we automatically access certain types of information from your Shopify account as outlined in Shopify’s Help Center.

Additionally, we collect and store the following personal information:

* **Emails**: Used for notifications, reports, product updates, and reminders.
* **Names and Locations**: Necessary for localized communications, such as email notifications and customer support.

### **How We Use Personal Data**

We use your personal information to provide and operate our apps and ensure optimal performance of the Service. This includes:

* Communicating with you about updates, reports, and support.
* Improving and optimizing the functionality of our apps.
* Addressing technical issues, bugs, or support inquiries.

### **Sharing Your Information**

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or to protect our rights. Specifically, we may disclose your information:

* To comply with legal obligations such as subpoenas, search warrants, or other lawful requests.
* To protect the integrity of our services and enforce our agreements.

### **Data Retention and Security**

We retain your personal information for up to one year or until you request its deletion. If deletion is requested, certain data may be retained as required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

### **Age of Consent**

By using our apps, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your state or province of residence.

### **Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you by email of significant updates so that you remain informed about how we collect, use, and share your information.

Please note that new rule/feature requests will be considered paid features, as outlined in our pricing policy. For more details, please refer to our updated pricing information.

### **Contact Information**

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:\
**Email**: <checkout.essentials@gmail.com>


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