PRIVACY POLICY

OPINIONSHIELD PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 24, 2018


This Privacy Policy applies to the sites and apps where it appears.

This Policy describes how we treat personal information collected on the websites, mobile sites, and apps (the “Platform”) where it is located.

Your use of the Platform indicates that you agree to our collection, disclosure, and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.


We collect information from and about you.

We collect contact information. For example, we might collect your name and street address if you register on our Platform. We might also collect your phone number or email address.

We may collect your financial account information. For example if you choose to connect your credit card or financial account with our Platform, we may request your user name, password, and any other login data that you have set up with your financial institution or credit card issuer to enable access.

We collect information you submit or post. We collect the information you post in a public space on our Platform. We also collect information when you contact us. We also collect information you provide us about your shopping behavior when you rate transactions or use the Platform

We collect demographic information. We may collect information like your gender and age. We may also collect your zip code. We might collect this when you contact us.

We collect other device information. If you use our website, we may collect information about the browser you’re using. We might look at what site you came from, or what site you visit when you leave us.

We may collect information about your location. This may include your precise location. We may collect this using different types of technologies, including GPS and Wi-Fi. If you use our mobile app, we may also access your device’s location information in the background. We might also collect device identifiers.

We my collect information as described to you from time to time or at the point of collection.


We collect information in different ways.

We collect information directly from you. For example, if you register with us, fill out a form or enter information on our Platform, or provide us with feedback on our products or services. We also collect information if you contact us.

We collect information from you passively. We use tracking tools like browser cookies and web beacons. We do this on our websites and in emails that we send to you. We collect information about users over time when you use this website. We may have third parties collect personal information this way.

We get information about you from third parties. For example, we receive information from financial institutions or credit card issuers when you choose to connect your accounts through the Platform. Our business partners may also give us information about you. Social media platforms may also give us information about you.

We combine information. For example, we may combine information that we have collected offline with information we collect online. Or we may combine information we get from a third party with information we already have.


We use information as disclosed and described here.

We use information to respond to your requests or questions. For example, we might use your information to respond to your customer feedback or to process your transactions. We may use your information to notify you if you redeem rewards or to follow up on your correspondence.

We use information to improve our products and services. We may use your information to make our Platform and products better. We may also use your information to develop new products and services. We might use your information to customize your experience with us and deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.

We use information for security purposes. We may use your information to protect our company and our customers. We also use information to protect our websites and apps.

We use information for marketing purposes. For example, we might provide you with information about new products and special offers. We might also use your information to serve you customized communications to you about products and offers. We might tell you about new features or updates. These might be third party offers or products we think you might find interesting. If you register with us, we will enroll you in our email newsletter..

We use information to communicate with you. For example, we will communicate with you about your account or our relationship. We may contact you about your feedback. We might also contact you about this Policy or our Platform Terms.

We may also use push notifications on our mobile apps. We will send you push notifications about receipts and account connection errors.

We use information as otherwise permitted by law or as we may notify you from time to time.


We may share information with third parties.

We will share information with third parties who perform services on our behalf. For example, we share information with vendors who assist us in operating our website. We may also share information with partners and other parties who assist us in conducting business or serving our users.

We will share information if we think we have to in order to comply with the law or to protect ourselves. For example, we will share information to respond to a court order or subpoena. We may share it if a government agency or investigatory body requests. We might share information when we are investigating potential fraud.

We may share information with any successor to all or part of our business. For example, if we sell, merge, or transfer any part of our business, we may be required to share your information as part of that transaction.

We may share information for other reasons we may describe to you from time to time or at the point of collection.


You have certain choices about how we use your information.

You can opt out of receiving our marketing emails. To stop receiving our promotional emails, email us at customerservice@opinionshield.com or follow the instructions in any promotional message you get from us. Even if you opt out of getting marketing messages, we will still send you transactional messages. These include responses to your questions.

You can control cookies and tracking tools. Your browser may give you the ability to control cookies or other tracking tools. How you do so depends on the type of tool. Certain browsers can be set to reject browser cookies. To control flash cookies, which we may use on certain websites from time to time, you can go here. Why? Because flash cookies cannot be controlled through your browser settings.

Our Do Not Track Policy: Some browsers have “do not track” features that allow you to tell a website not to track you. These features are not all uniform. We do not currently respond to those signals. If you block cookies, certain features on our sites may not work. If you block or reject cookies, not all of the tracking described here will stop.

Options you select are browser and device specific.

You can control tools on your mobile devices. For example, you can turn off the GPS locator or push notifications on your phone.


These sites and apps are not intended for children.

Our sites and apps are meant for adults. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 without permission from a parent or guardian. If you are a parent or legal guardian and think your child under 13 has given us information, you can email us at customerservice@opinionshield.com. You can also write to us at the address listed at the end of this policy. Please mark your inquiries “COPPA Information Request.” Parents, you can learn more about how to protect children’s privacy on-line Here.


The Platform is intended for users in the United States only.

The Platform is intended only for users in the United States. By using the Platform, you agree and acknowledge that the Platform is hosted in the United States and that data collected through the Platform will be stored and processed in the United States. Please be advised that your use of the Platform is governed by U.S. law, this Privacy Policy, and the Terms of Use.


We use standard security measures.

The Internet is not 100% secure. We cannot promise that your use of our Platform will be completely safe. We encourage you to use caution when using the Internet. This includes not sharing your passwords.


We may link to other sites or apps or have third party services on our platforms we don’t control.

If you click on a third party link, you will be taken to a platform we do not control. This policy does not apply to the privacy practices of that website or platform. Read other companies’ privacy policies carefully. We are not responsible for these third parties.


Feel free to contact us if you have more questions.

If you have any questions about this Policy, please email us at customerservice@opinionshield.com.

You can also write to us or call at:

  • OpinionShield
  • 5001 Birch Street
  • Newport Beach, California 92660
  • Phone: 800-315-8520

  • We may update this Policy.

    From time to time we may change our privacy policies. We will notify you by email of any material changes to our Policy as required by law. We will also post an updated copy on our website. Please check our site periodically for updates.

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