Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

NearbyPulse ("we", "our", or "us") provides a Shopify application that helps merchants display location-aware activity messages and merchant-created announcements on their storefronts.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

1. Information We Collect

Merchant Information

When a merchant installs NearbyPulse, we may collect information provided by Shopify, including:

• Shop domain
• Shopify store ID
• Store configuration
• App settings created by the merchant
• Subscription status

Store Activity

NearbyPulse records activity generated within the merchant's storefront to display social proof messages. Depending on the merchant's configuration, this may include:

• Product views
• Add-to-cart events
• Checkout events
• Purchase events
• Displayed messages

Visitor Information

To provide location-aware messaging, NearbyPulse may process:

• Approximate geographic location derived from IP address
• Country
• City
• Anonymous visitor identifiers used for display frequency controls

NearbyPulse does not attempt to identify individual shoppers.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Display location-aware activity messages
• Display merchant-created announcements
• Prevent excessive message repetition
• Generate analytics for merchants
• Improve NearbyPulse functionality
• Maintain service reliability and security

3. Data Sharing

NearbyPulse does not sell personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

• Provide the service
• Comply with applicable laws
• Protect our rights or prevent fraud

4. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and improve our application.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect merchant data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Shopify

NearbyPulse operates as a Shopify application and receives certain information from Shopify as required to provide app functionality. Your use of Shopify is governed by Shopify's own Privacy Policy.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your information.

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

NearbyPulse
Email: hello@nearbypulse.app