Last Updated: July 7, 2024
Welcome to MustStash! This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, and protection of business data provided by entities referred to herein as "Company Partners" or "Manufacturers." This data is collected through the MustStash Sales Channel App (the "App"), available in the Shopify App Store, and any related services offered by MustStash, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By integrating your Shopify store with our App, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
The data collected through the App is transferred to the MustStash Inventory Management App, which will soon be available in the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and on our website at muststash.io. This data enables crafters to efficiently organize their stash and discover new products. Through this integration, we empower close collaboration with Company Partners to revolutionize the management, display, and discovery of crafting supplies. We recognize and value the essential role that our company and partners play in this vibrant ecosystem, continuously fostering an environment that promotes innovation and growth.
This Policy is crafted to clarify how we handle your data to ensure transparency and build trust within our partnership. If you have any questions or need further clarification about our data practices, please contact us. We are dedicated to supporting your business and ensuring a smooth partnership.
We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of the information provided by our Company Partners. We handle all business data in strict compliance with applicable data protection laws to ensure that your proprietary information is protected responsibly.
This policy applies to all business information collected through the MustStash Sales Channel App, the MustStash Inventory Management App, our website (muststash.io), and any interactions you have with MustStash as a Company Partner. This includes data shared directly through our app integrations with Shopify and other third-party services, as well as data exchanges such as email communications.
By installing and using the App, you agree to be bound by this Policy. We encourage you to read it fully. If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact us before continuing use. If you do not agree to this Policy, please uninstall and discontinue use immediately.
When you install the App in your Shopify store, we collect detailed product information that includes, but is not limited to:
This information is essential for us to create comprehensive product listings on the MustStash Inventory Management App and enhance the visibility and management of your products.
In the process of integrating our App with your Shopify store, we may also access:
We monitor and analyze only those transactions that are facilitated through referrals from the MustStash Inventory Management App to ensure accurate tracking and reporting. This includes:
This targeted data collection helps us provide insights on product performance and user engagement specifically from referrals. These insights are crucial for refining our services and enhancing the functionality of our platform. We do not access or analyze transactions that are not directly referred by the MustStash Inventory Management App.
The product data you provide, such as names, types, descriptions and images, is integrated into the MustStash Inventory Management App to enable its core functionality:
We process and optimize the product data to ensure compatibility with our search and inventory management features. This includes:
We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of your data. We implement robust security measures to protect against unauthorized access, use or disclosure.
You have the right to understand and control how your data is used:
We are committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data provided by our company partners. To this end, we implement a range of physical, administrative, and technical safeguards:
While we employ robust security measures to protect all data, no system is impervious to breaches. We have established comprehensive procedures to manage and mitigate the effects of any suspected data breaches effectively. In the unlikely event of a security breach that impacts our platform's operational integrity, we will promptly inform all affected parties and take immediate steps to mitigate any consequences.
We adhere to the principles of privacy by design when developing new tools and services for our Company Partners. This approach ensures that privacy and data protection are considered at every stage of development and that protective measures are built into our services from the start.
Company Accounts: We are considering introducing company accounts that would enable Company Partners to access aggregated, anonymized insights about product trends and user preferences. This information would be instrumental in helping Company Partners understand market dynamics and cater effectively to the crafting community.
We uphold the confidentiality of our Company Partners' information and do not sell data to third parties.
We adhere strictly to legal standards for data disclosure and employ the data internally to refine our services. Should legal requirements necessitate the disclosure of your information, it will be handled with the utmost respect for your privacy rights and in accordance with applicable laws.
Internally, the data is used to enhance the quality of our services, enrich the user experience, and facilitate informed analysis of crafting market trends. This approach ensures that our operations not only comply with legal standards but also align with our commitment to continuously improve our offerings.
Our platform utilizes various third-party services for hosting, data management, and communication. These services are selected based on their rigorous adherence to data protection and privacy standards. To maintain confidentiality and for strategic reasons, we opt not to disclose specific service providers but assure you that all chosen services maintain robust security measures.
Our commitment to data security is manifested through the implementation of industry-standard protective measures designed to safeguard data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
We actively monitor and regularly update our security protocols to ensure the highest possible level of data protection.
It is important to acknowledge that no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be entirely secure. Thus, while we endeavor to protect your data using the best available techniques, absolute security cannot be fully guaranteed.
As our Company Partner, you are entitled to request access to the product data you have provided to us. We strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date records to enhance our service and your experience.
Please be aware that we enhance the original data provided by applying proprietary processes in the MustStash Inventory Management App to improve searchability and usability within our platform. This includes but is not limited to, adding tags and reformatting descriptions to optimize product discovery. These enhancements are designed to significantly improve the functionality of our inventory management system.
We retain the data provided indefinitely as part of our inventory management system, which is essential for its functionality. This retention is based on the consent given through our partnership agreement.
As per our partnership agreement, uninstalling the App does not automatically trigger the deletion of your data from our systems. If you wish to have your data permanently deleted from our databases, you must explicitly request this by contacting us directly. We will process such requests promptly and confirm once the deletion has been completed.
Please note that the MustStash Sales Channel App specifically involves the processing of business data related to products offered by Company Partners through Shopify stores. This App does not collect or process personal data from individuals unless explicitly stated or necessary for provided services. Regulations like GDPR and CCPA do not apply to the data processing activities of this App.
Website Interactions: For Company Partners who visit our website, we use a limited number of cookies primarily through Google Analytics to understand visitor interactions. This helps us optimize the user experience on our site. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or extensive tracking beyond essential website functionalities.
If you visit our website, you have control over the management of cookies through your browser settings. Adjusting these settings may affect how our website functions for you. For details on managing settings in Shopify, refer to Shopify's privacy policy.
In the event of a dispute arising from or related to this Policy or the use of our services, the parties agree to seek resolution through mutual negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved within a reasonable timeframe, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in Bozeman, Montana, before a single arbitrator. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, United States, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Montana. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, this Policy shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Montana in each case located in the city of Bozeman and County of Gallatin, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of this Policy in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
We are committed to maintaining transparency with our Company Partners. As our services evolve and as legal or business requirements change, updates to our Policy may become necessary.
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be communicated through prominent notifications. These notifications may be sent via:
Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the new Policy. We encourage you to periodically review this Policy to stay informed about how we protect your data and how changes may impact you.
We value your feedback and are committed to providing excellent service. If you have any questions about this Policy, concerns about how your data is being used, or questions about your rights, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
For general inquiries or feedback: Please contact us.
For specific concerns: If you have specific concerns related to privacy issues, the use of your data or any rights you wish to exercise, please detail your concerns in the message when you contact us so we can address them promptly and accurately.
We encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns to help ensure your experience with the App is secure and satisfactory. Our goal is to continually enhance our services and ensure they meet your needs while protecting your privacy.