Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 17, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to ThriftNearMe.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website at www.thriftnearme.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:
- Subscribe to our email newsletter
- Contact us via email
- Submit your thrift store for listing
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including:
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
- Device information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the ThriftNearMe.com directory
- Send you newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends
- Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our site and hold certain information. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
We display advertisements through third-party advertising networks including Mediavine. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org.
5. Third-Party Services
Our site may contain links to third-party websites, including individual thrift store websites and Google Maps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Google Maps — store location and directions
- Mediavine — advertising (when active)
- Supabase — database hosting
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send
8. Children's Privacy
ThriftNearMe.com is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: