Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 1, 2025
HaloDevs (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the Free Shipping Bar Shopify application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Section titled “1. Information We Collect”When you install and use the App, we collect the following information:
From merchants (store owners):
- Shopify store domain and shop ID
- Shopify access token (stored encrypted, used to communicate with the Shopify API)
- App configuration settings (bar thresholds, colors, messages, display rules)
From your store’s visitors (storefront analytics):
- Approximate country (derived from IP address — the IP itself is never stored)
- Device type (desktop or mobile)
- Page URL where the bar was displayed
- Cart subtotal at the time of impression (no product or personal data)
- Anonymous session ID (randomly generated, not linked to any personal identity)
- Analytics events: bar impression, threshold reached, and order completed
We do not collect:
- Customer names, email addresses, or personal contact information
- Payment information or order details beyond whether an order was completed
- Precise geolocation (only country-level, derived and immediately discarded)
2. How We Use the Information
Section titled “2. How We Use the Information”We use the collected data solely to:
- Display the correct free shipping bar on your storefront
- Calculate how much more a visitor needs to spend to qualify for free shipping
- Provide analytics within the app dashboard (impressions, conversions, etc.)
- Process billing via Shopify’s billing API
- Respond to support requests
We do not use your data for advertising, sell it to third parties, or share it with analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).
3. Data Storage and Security
Section titled “3. Data Storage and Security”- All data is stored on servers located in the United States or European Union.
- Shopify access tokens are stored encrypted at rest.
- Data is transmitted over HTTPS.
- Analytics events are automatically purged after 90 days.
4. Third-Party Services
Section titled “4. Third-Party Services”We rely on a limited number of sub-processors:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Shopify | App platform, billing, storefront script delivery |
No advertising networks, data brokers, or social media platforms receive your data.
5. Data Retention
Section titled “5. Data Retention”| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Merchant account and settings | Until app is uninstalled |
| Raw analytics events | 90 days, then automatically purged |
| Aggregated analytics totals | Indefinite (no personal data) |
When you uninstall the app, Shopify sends us a mandatory shop/redact GDPR webhook. Upon receiving this webhook, we delete all merchant data and associated storefront analytics within 48 hours.
6. GDPR and Your Rights
Section titled “6. GDPR and Your Rights”If you or your customers are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access — request a copy of your data
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
- Right to restriction — request limited processing
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Right to object — object to data processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Storefront visitor analytics do not include personally identifiable information. Visitors cannot be identified from the data we collect.
7. Children’s Privacy
Section titled “7. Children’s Privacy”The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
Section titled “8. Changes to This Policy”We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the Effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact
Section titled “9. Contact”For privacy inquiries, contact:
HaloDevs Email: [email protected]