Privacy Policy
Effective February 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by Shop For A Better World (“S4BW”) through our website and through blacklightapp.io, and the BlackLight browser extension and related applications (collectively “Web Site”). S4BW and its affiliates (collectively “we” or “us”) are committed to protecting and preserving your privacy.
This policy, together with our Terms of Use and any other underlying agreements, sets out the basis on which any data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. By using our website (“Site”), you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Collection and Retention of Personal Information
When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, telephone number, and other contact information that you provide, and we use this to communicate with you.
By submitting a telephone number or other contact information to S4BW, you agree that S4BW, and/or a representative acting on its behalf, can contact you at the telephone number you provide, potentially using automated technology (including texts/SMS messaging) or a pre-recorded message.
We may collect details of your visits to the Site and the resources that you access, including traffic data, location data, weblogs, and other communication data such as your IP address and usage patterns.
When you ask to join the BlackLight Network we collect information about your business which may include your name, your business’s name, and your contact details including your phone number, your address, and your email.
When you make a donation, payment information including billing address and credit or debit card details may be processed by our third-party partner GivingFuel. Your payment is processed securely through GivingFuel and governed by their privacy policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies to distinguish you from other users and help improve the performance and functionality of the Site.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help analyze website traffic and improve your browsing experience.
We may use:
- Strictly necessary cookies
- Analytical/performance cookies
- Functionality cookies
We may also use tools such as Google Analytics or Squarespace analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Use of Personal Information
We use the information we collect in order to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Communicate with users
- Process donations
- Send informational updates or communications
- Prevent fraud or misuse of the Site
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing of Personal Information
We may share personal information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating the Site or providing services such as payment processing, hosting, analytics, or customer support.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Data Rights
You may have the right under applicable laws to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
To exercise these rights you may contact us at:
How We Protect Personal Information
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure and therefore we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites including the Chrome Web Store, Apple App Store, or Microsoft Edge Add-Ons store. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies.
User Age
Our Site is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and your continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Accessibility Statement
If you need this policy in an alternative format, please contact us at privacy@shop4betterworld.org.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy you may contact us at:
Updated February 28, 2026