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:

    Visit our Contact Page →

    We typically respond within 24-48 hours.

    By using our website, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms.