Last updated Oct 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
We only collect personal information when you:
- Submit a store suggestion (name, email, business name, whether you own the business, business address, and your description of why the store is a good candidate).
- Subscribe to our newsletter (name and email).
We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, device, and website usage through cookies and analytics.
We use collected information to:
Send newsletter updates and announcements.
Review and evaluate store submissions.
Improve our site and user experience.
Conduct analytics and marketing related to our directory.
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand usage patterns. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
We use third-party tools to help us operate our site and services, including:
- Google Analytics (site traffic and usage insights).
- Mailchimp (newsletter management).
- Webflow integrations (site hosting and functionality).
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers who support our site operations.
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services. You have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information. To make a request, contact us at support@thriftstar.us
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
ThriftStar is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.