Effective Date: January 8, 2026
ThriftVine (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website ThriftVine.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website.
By using ThriftVine, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address, name if provided)
- Leave comments on blog posts (name, email, website URL if provided, comment text)
- Participate in surveys or promotions (information you choose to provide)
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:
- Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
- Location data: General geographic location based on IP address (country, state, city)
- Cookies and tracking technologies: See Section 5 for details
C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, such as:
- Google Analytics (website traffic and user behavior)
- Google AdSense (advertising preferences and interactions)
- Social media platforms (if you share our content)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Website Operation and Improvement
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Website
- Understand how visitors use our Website
- Analyze trends and user behavior
- Develop new features and content
- Troubleshoot technical issues
Communication
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Notify you about changes to our Website or policies
- Send promotional materials (with your consent)
Advertising and Analytics
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Analyze Website traffic and user engagement
- Improve our content and user experience
Legal and Safety
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and illegal activity
- Protect the rights, property, and safety of ThriftVine and our users
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
- Hosting provider (Hostinger): To host our Website
- Email service provider: To send newsletters and communications
- Analytics provider (Google Analytics): To analyze Website traffic
- Advertising network (Google AdSense): To display advertisements
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Court orders or subpoenas
- Law enforcement requests
- Legal processes or government investigations
- Requests to protect the rights, property, or safety of ThriftVine or others
Business Transfers
If ThriftVine is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
- Enable core Website functionality
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Cannot be disabled without affecting Website performance
Analytics Cookies (Performance)
- Google Analytics: Track Website usage and visitor behavior
- Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website
- Collect anonymous, aggregated data
Advertising Cookies (Targeting)
- Google AdSense: Display relevant advertisements
- Track ad performance and user interactions
- May track you across different websites
Third-Party Cookies
Third parties like Google may also place cookies on your device to:
- Serve personalized ads based on your browsing history
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Provide analytics services
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies (may affect Website functionality)
- Delete existing cookies
- Allow cookies only from specific websites
- Receive notifications before cookies are set
To opt out of Google’s use of cookies for advertising:
- Visit Google’s Ad Settings
- Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool
5. Google Analytics and AdSense
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- How often users visit the Website
- What pages they visit
- What other sites they used before coming to our Website
Google Analytics uses cookies and may combine information collected from our Website with information from other sites you visit.
To opt out of Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Google may use cookies to:
- Serve ads based on your browsing history across websites
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent showing you the same ad repeatedly
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Update
You have the right to access and update your personal information. Contact us at [email protected] to request access or corrections.
Delete
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. Note that we may retain certain information for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.
Opt-Out of Communications
You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us directly.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no industry standard for how to interpret them.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know what personal information we collect
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting environment
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Children’s Privacy
ThriftVine is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will delete the information promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.
By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page
- Notify you through Website notice or email (for significant changes)
Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thriftvine.com
Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.
14. Consent
By using ThriftVine, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.