Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how information is collected, used, and disclosed when you use our site and services provided by Shop instacart. By accessing or using our online platform, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

Information Collection

We collect different types of information in connection with the services we provide. The types of information we may collect include personal information you directly provide to us, such as when you create an account, place an order, or contact us. This could include details like your name, delivery address, payment information, and contact details. We also collect information automatically as you use our site. This may include information about your device and usage patterns, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the timing of your visit. We may also collect information about your shopping preferences and purchase history.

Use of Information

The information we collect is used for various purposes. We use it to provide and maintain our services, process transactions, and deliver your orders. This includes managing your account, communicating with you about your orders and services, and providing customer support. We also use information to improve and personalize your experience on our site, understand how our services are used, and develop new features. We may use your information for marketing purposes, such as sending you promotional communications about products and services that may be of interest to you, where permitted by law and your preferences. We also use information to ensure the security and integrity of our services, detect and prevent fraud and other illegal activities, and comply with legal obligations.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in certain circumstances. We may share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, order fulfillment, data analysis, and marketing assistance. These service providers are only authorized to use your information as necessary to perform services for us. We may also share information with partners or affiliates in connection with our business operations. Your information may be disclosed if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, or investigate fraud. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will not sell your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Your Rights

In accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to access the personal information we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, and the right to request the erasure of your personal information under certain conditions. You may also have the right to restrict or object to the processing of your information, and the right to data portability. If you have provided consent for the processing of your information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please refer to contact details provided elsewhere on our online platform.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need to process your information for these purposes, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our service. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this privacy policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

For information on how to contact us regarding this policy, please see the contact details provided on our online platform.