Privacy Policy

 ShoutOut (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website, web app, and referral services (collectively, the “Service”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you register for an account, create a profile, send a referral, or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business and profile information
• Social media links
• Referral recipient details (e.g. name, contact info)

Payment Information

When you make a purchase or upgrade your account, we collect payment details via a secure, third-party payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your credit card information on our servers.

Usage & Technical Data

We automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device type, browser type
• Pages visited and click activity
• Cookies and session information

This data helps us improve functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the ShoutOut platform
• Enable you to send and receive referrals
• Process payments and manage billing
• Track referral activity and engagement
• Keep referrers and providers updated on referral status
• Send service notifications, updates, or promotional content (you may opt out at any time)

3. Sharing Your Information

We never sell your personal information. We only share data:

• With other users as needed to complete referrals (e.g., showing who referred whom)
• With secure third-party services (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) that help us operate
• When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Payment Processing

All payments are securely handled through third-party payment processors. We comply with PCI-DSS standards and do not store full payment credentials on our servers.

Your payment data is used solely for completing transactions and is protected by encryption and security protocols provided by the processor.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You can:

• Update or delete your profile at any time
• Control who sees your referral activity
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Personalize your experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption, access controls, and secure infrastructure to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” If the changes are significant, we’ll notify users via email or in-app message.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

support@shoutout.com
www.sendashoutout.com