Privacy Policy for shopthemecompare.com
Last Updated: June 26, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Themebase ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users who visit our website, shopthemecompare.com (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
We primarily operate an informational website that compares Shopify themes. For the general use of our Site, we do not directly collect any personal information from you.
However, we may collect your email address if you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter.
2. How We Collect Information
Voluntary Newsletter Subscription: We collect your email address when you explicitly provide it to us to subscribe to our newsletter.
Automated Data Collection (Analytics and Advertising):** We use third-party services, specifically Google Analytics, Bing Analytics, and Google Ads, which may collect certain information automatically. This information can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. This data helps us understand how users interact with our content and advertisements, and to improve your experience.
External Links and Affiliate Tracking: When you click on any external links on our site, including affiliate links or links to other websites, these external sites may also employ their own tracking mechanisms, such as cookies, to monitor your activity once you leave our domain. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
3. Purposes of Information Collection
Newsletter: If you subscribe, we will use your email address to send you updates, news, and promotional materials related to Shopify themes.
Website Analytics and Advertising: The information collected by Google Analytics, Bing Analytics, and Google Ads helps us understand how users interact with our Site and our advertisements, identify trends, and optimize our site's performance, content, and ad campaigns.
4. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not share your personal information with any third parties, except as potentially required by law. The data collected by Google Analytics, Bing Analytics, and Google Ads is subject to their respective privacy policies.
5. Affiliate Links
Please be aware that our Site contains affiliate links to third-party websites, including Shopify. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information to them.
6. Third-Party Data from Shopify
The data and information presented on our Site regarding Shopify themes are sourced from Shopify. We do not control the accuracy or privacy practices related to this third-party data.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Newsletter Subscription: You have the right to unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link provided in our emails.
Analytics and Advertising Opt-Out: You may be able to opt-out of tracking by Google Analytics, Bing Analytics, and Google Ads through browser settings or specific opt-out tools provided by these services. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
8. Data Security
Since we do not directly collect or store sensitive personal information beyond email addresses for the newsletter, our security measures are focused on protecting the integrity of our Site and the limited data we hold. We take reasonable precautions to protect your email address from unauthorized access or disclosure.
9. Data Retention
We will retain your email address for as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time, and your email address will be removed from our mailing list. The data collected by Google Analytics, Bing Analytics, and Google Ads is retained according to their respective policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed towards children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect the latest revision.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact Us page.