Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ShiftCheck ("we," "us," or "our") operates shiftcheck.bar (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use ShiftCheck.

By using ShiftCheck, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: Email address and password when you create an account
• Profile information: Your role in the hospitality industry, years of experience, and city (optional)
• Review content: Ratings, written reviews, and compensation data you submit
• Venue claim information: Name, contact details, and verification documents if you claim a venue

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Platform
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session and improve your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Display anonymous reviews and ratings on venue profiles
• Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse of the Platform
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Improve and develop the Platform
• Send service-related communications
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Anonymity of Reviews

Reviews submitted on ShiftCheck are displayed publicly without your name or any personally identifying information. However, your account is internally associated with your reviews for moderation and spam prevention purposes.

We will not publicly link your identity to your reviews. We may disclose your identity to law enforcement if required by law or in response to a valid legal process.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform (such as Supabase for database hosting and Google for authentication)
• Law enforcement: When required by law, court order, or other legal process
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent

6. Third Party Services

ShiftCheck uses the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication hosting
• Google OAuth: Sign-in with Google authentication
• Google Places API: Venue search and location data

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Reviews you have submitted may remain on the Platform after account deletion in anonymized form with no association to your identity.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at shiftcheck1@gmail.com.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

ShiftCheck is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

12. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Platform.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: shiftcheck1@gmail.com

Website: shiftcheck.bar