Privacy Policy – ShoplyTrade
Website: https://shoplytrade.com
At ShoplyTrade, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when using our website.
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Who We Are
ShoplyTrade operates in the UK. Our website address is https://shoplytrade.com. We are dedicated to ensuring that your personal information is secure and handled responsibly.
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Information We Collect
2.1 Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
2.2 Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS) in the images. Visitors may download and extract location information from images.
2.3 Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience:
- Comments cookies: Save your name, email, and website for convenience (lasts 1 year).
- Login cookies: Temporary cookie to check browser acceptance; login cookies last 2 days, screen options cookies last 1 year, “Remember Me” cookies last 2 weeks.
- Post Editing cookies: Store post ID for tracking edits (expires after 1 day).
2.4 Embedded Content
Embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) behaves as if you visited the other website. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions, especially if logged in.
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How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect to:
- Improve and maintain our website
- Respond to comments or inquiries
- Detect and prevent spam or malicious activity
- Enhance user experience on ShoplyTrade
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Who We Share Your Data With
We only share data when necessary:
- Your IP address is included in password reset emails.
- Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
- We do not sell personal data to third parties outside our service providers.
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How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to manage follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered users: Personal information in your profile is retained. You can view, edit, or delete your data at any time (except username). Administrators can manage user information as needed.
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Your Rights Under GDPR
As a visitor or registered user, you have the following rights:
- Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data (excluding data required for legal or administrative purposes)
- Update or correct your personal information at any time
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Security of Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
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Third-Party Services
ShoplyTrade may use third-party services such as Gravatar, payment processors, or embedded content platforms. These third parties may collect, store, or process your data in accordance with their privacy policies.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to check this page regularly.
Last Updated: 1 September 2025
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Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
ShoplyTrade
Email: support@shoplytrade.com
Website: https://shoplytrade.com
