Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 6, 2025
At ShutterScoop, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Message content
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect information:
- Analytics: Google Analytics (or similar) to understand site usage
- Hosting: Vercel for website hosting and performance
- Email: Email service providers for contact form submissions
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
Affiliate Links and Advertising
Our website may contain affiliate links to products and services. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products we've tested or believe will provide value to our readers. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships.
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. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our contact form:
We typically respond within 24-48 hours.
By using our website, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms.