Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Welcome to Retail Assistant (“Retail Assistant”, “the Service”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you access or use the Retail Assistant platform, website, and related services.

Retail Assistant is designed for businesses that process resale transactions and customer intake workflows. Protecting your business data and your customers’ information is a core priority, and we aim to collect only the information necessary to operate and improve the Service.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you use Retail Assistant:

A. Account & Business Information

  • Name and email address
  • Business or store name
  • Business address and contact information
  • User account credentials
  • Subscription and billing status

B. Customer Intake & Transaction Data

Information entered into the platform by you or authorized employees may include:

  • Customer names and contact details
  • Government-issued identification details
  • Transaction records and inventory information
  • Photos or uploaded files
  • Electronic signatures
  • Notes or internal business records

You are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary legal rights and permissions to collect and process customer information using the Service.

C. Payment Information

Subscription payments are processed by third-party payment providers such as Stripe. We do not store or maintain full credit card numbers or sensitive payment credentials on our servers.

Payment processors may collect billing information necessary to complete transactions, including billing addresses and payment verification details.

D. Device & Technical Information

When accessing the Service, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device identifiers
  • Access times and usage activity
  • Error logs and diagnostic information

E. Analytics Information

We may use privacy-focused analytics providers to better understand how the Service is used, identify performance issues, and improve functionality.

Analytics information is generally aggregated and not intended to personally identify individual users.


2. How We Use Information

Information collected through Retail Assistant may be used for the following purposes:

  • Providing access to the Service and maintaining user accounts
  • Processing resale transactions and customer intake workflows
  • Managing subscriptions and billing
  • Providing technical support and responding to inquiries
  • Monitoring system performance and preventing abuse
  • Improving features, usability, and reliability
  • Sending service-related notifications or updates
  • Complying with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information or customer data to advertisers or unrelated third parties.


3. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your jurisdiction, we may process information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract with you
  • Your consent
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests, such as improving and securing the Service

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share limited information with trusted service providers strictly as necessary to operate the platform, including:

  • Hosting & Infrastructure: AWS
  • Payment Processing: Stripe
  • Analytics: Plausible Analytics
  • Email & Notifications: Transactional email providers

These providers are contractually or operationally restricted to using information only for the services they provide on our behalf.

We may also disclose information:

  • To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
  • To protect the rights, safety, or security of users or the public
  • To investigate fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
  • As part of a merger, acquisition, or business transfer

5. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Maintain account functionality
  • Comply with legal and tax obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Maintain backup and disaster recovery systems

When accounts are deleted, associated data may remain in secure backups for a limited period before permanent deletion.


6. Security Measures

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security measures may include:

  • Encrypted HTTPS/TLS connections
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Access controls and authentication protections
  • Routine software and infrastructure updates
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

While we strive to protect all information stored within the Service, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security.


7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Retail Assistant may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain secure login sessions
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve platform performance
  • Measure aggregate usage patterns

Most web browsers allow users to manage or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may impact application functionality.


8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on applicable laws and your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access information associated with your account
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of certain data
  • Export your business data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact information listed below.


9. Children's Privacy

Retail Assistant is intended for business and commercial use and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


10. International Data Transfers

Information may be stored or processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our infrastructure providers operate.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to locations with different data protection laws than those in your jurisdiction.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.

If material changes are made, we may notify users through email notifications, application notices, or by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Continued use of the Service after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.


12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact us using the form below:

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