Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 4, 2026  ·  Effective date: April 4, 2026

1. Who We Are

ShelvIQ ("we", "us", "our") is an AI-powered inventory management platform operated by ShelvIQ. For privacy matters, contact us at shelviq1@gmail.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to provide and improve the service:

We do not collect payment card numbers directly. Card data is processed by Stripe (see §4).

3. How We Use Your Information

PurposeLegal Basis
Providing the platform and your accountContract performance
Processing payments and billingContract performance
AI-powered inventory recommendationsContract performance / Legitimate interests
Sending transactional emails (password reset, alerts)Contract performance
Security, fraud prevention, and abuse protectionLegitimate interests
Product improvement and analyticsLegitimate interests
Legal complianceLegal obligation
Marketing emails (only with consent)Consent

4. Third-Party Services

We share data with the following sub-processors only to the extent necessary to deliver the service:

ServicePurposeData SharedPrivacy Policy
Stripe, Inc.Payment processing & billingName, email, billing address, payment method detailsstripe.com/privacy
Anthropic, PBCAI assistant & inventory analysisInventory data and queries you submit to the AI (no personal identifiers beyond your session)anthropic.com/privacy
Resend, Inc.Transactional email deliveryYour email address and email content (password resets, alerts)resend.com/privacy

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain anonymized aggregate data for up to 90 days, then permanently delete it. Billing records are kept for 7 years as required by applicable tax law.

6. Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser local storage to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We may also use functional cookies for language settings. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Security

Passwords are hashed using bcrypt. Data in transit is encrypted via TLS 1.2+. We implement rate limiting, brute-force protection, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we take commercially reasonable measures to protect your data.

8. Your Rights — GDPR (EU/EEA/UK Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights:

AccessRequest a copy of your personal data.
RectificationCorrect inaccurate data we hold about you.
ErasureRequest deletion of your personal data.
PortabilityReceive your data in a machine-readable format.
ObjectionObject to processing based on legitimate interests.
RestrictionRequest that we limit how we process your data.

To exercise these rights, email shelviq1@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9. Your Rights — CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: ShelvIQ does not sell personal information to third parties. If this policy changes, we will update this notice and provide opt-out mechanisms prior to any such sale.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at shelviq1@gmail.com with the subject line "CCPA Request."

10. Children's Privacy

ShelvIQ is a business platform not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including using Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by a prominent notice in the platform. Continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: shelviq1@gmail.com
Subject line: "Privacy Request"