Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to StoreSchool ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website storeschool.academy (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: Automatically collected information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, IP address, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including Mixpanel analytics) to track activity on our Site and improve your experience.
• Voluntarily Provided Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.
• Pinterest API Data: If you connect with our Pinterest integration, we may access publicly available Pinterest profile information and analytics data as permitted by Pinterest's API terms. We do not store your Pinterest password or private messages.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Analyze usage patterns to improve content and user experience
• Send newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in)
• Respond to your comments or questions
• Comply with legal obligations
• Display relevant affiliate offers and content recommendations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

• Analytics cookies (Mixpanel) — to understand how visitors use our Site
• Preference cookies — to remember your settings
• Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Mixpanel — analytics. See Mixpanel Privacy Policy.
• Shopify — affiliate program. When you click our affiliate links, Shopify's privacy policy applies. See Shopify Privacy Policy.
• Pinterest — we use the Pinterest API to share and distribute content. See Pinterest Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts — font delivery. See Google Privacy Policy.

6. Pinterest API Usage

We use the Pinterest API to publish and manage content on Pinterest on behalf of our Site. Specifically, we may use the Pinterest API to:

• Create and schedule Pins linking to our content
• Access analytics for Pins and boards we own
• Read public profile information associated with our own Pinterest account

We do not use the Pinterest API to access, collect, or store data from other Pinterest users without their explicit consent. Any data accessed through the Pinterest API is used solely to operate and improve our content distribution on Pinterest.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

StoreSchool participates in affiliate programs including the Shopify Affiliate Program. When you click affiliate links on our Site, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links do not result in us collecting any of your personal information beyond what is described in this policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain usage and analytics data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
• Data portability: Request your data in a portable format.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

12. International Transfers

Our Site is operated from Israel. If you are located outside Israel, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.

14. Contact Us