Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how BlogConnect: Reply & Manage Comments ("the App") collects, uses, and stores personal information when installed or used by a Shopify merchant. This policy also explains how customer information is handled when visitors submit comments or replies through the App.

Information the App Collects

When a customer submits a comment or reply on a merchant’s blog post, the App collects the following information:

• Name — provided by the customer for display and attribution.
• Email Address — used for spam prevention and for sending reply notification emails.

No additional customer data is collected. The App does not track browsing behavior, order history, or any non-comment related activity.

How Data Is Used

The App uses collected information only to:

• Display commenter identity on blog posts.
• Support threaded comment and reply functionality.
• Prevent spam and maintain comment quality.
• Send email notifications when a customer receives a reply.

Where Data Is Stored

All customer data is stored securely inside Shopify using app-owned Metaobjects. This means:

• The App does not store customer data on external servers.
• The App does not export, sell, or share this data to third parties.
• The merchant controls the data through Shopify Admin and may delete it at any time by removing comments or related metaobjects.

Merchant Responsibilities

Merchants are responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws related to customer data collection. Because the App collects name and email for comment functionality, merchants should ensure they have lawful grounds for collecting this data from their customers.

Customer Requests

If a customer requests to have their name or email removed from the merchant’s store, the merchant may delete the associated comment metaobject from Shopify Admin. Since the App stores no data externally, deletion within Shopify fully removes it.

Security

Because all customer data remains inside Shopify’s infrastructure, it benefits from Shopify’s industry-standard security, hosting, and data protection practices. The App does not introduce external storage risks.

Updates to This Policy

The App may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in Shopify’s requirements or App functionality. Continued use of the App after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For more information about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at:

Email: centaurapps@gmail.com