Google Reviews Display App — Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 9, 2025
Taps Reviews (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the Google Reviews Display App (“the App”) to help Shopify merchants showcase their Google reviews on their online stores. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when merchants install or use the App.
By installing or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you install or use the App, we may collect the following information:
- Merchant Email Address — provided during installation or when you contact us for support.
- App Usage Data — non-personal information about how you interact with the App (e.g., when widgets are enabled/disabled, performance logs, error reports).
We do not collect or store:
- Store order data
- Customer personal data
- Payment information
- Google account login credentials
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect only as necessary to operate and improve the App. This includes:
- Providing and maintaining the App’s functionality.
- Responding to support requests and communicating with you about service-related matters (e.g., updates, technical notices).
- Monitoring App performance, troubleshooting issues, and improving features.
- Ensuring compliance with Shopify’s Partner Program requirements.
We do not use your information for unrelated marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in to receive such communications.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. We may share limited data only in the following cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (such as hosting providers, cloud storage, or technical support services) who help us operate the App. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: When required to comply with applicable laws, legal requests, or government authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same protections described here.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we follow industry best practices to safeguard your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain collected information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide the App’s functionality,
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or
- Comply with legal obligations.
If you uninstall the App, we will delete or anonymize your associated data within a reasonable timeframe, unless retention is required for compliance purposes.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA):
- Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a machine-readable format.
- Opt-Out: Request to opt out of receiving optional marketing communications.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@tapsreviews.com. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
7. International Data Transfers
If you access the App from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to such transfers, which will be protected by appropriate safeguards.
8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Material changes will be communicated to merchants via email or through the Shopify App notification system.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Taps Reviews
Email: contact@tapsreviews.com
Website: https://tapsreviews.com