Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 18, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how ScaleBuilder Technologies ("ScaleBuilder," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use ScaleBuilder (the "App"), available at scalebuilder.io and through the Shopify App Store.
By installing or using ScaleBuilder, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
From You (the Merchant)
- Account information: name, email address, Shopify store URL
- Authentication tokens from Shopify and Meta (stored securely, used to access APIs on your behalf)
From Shopify (via Shopify APIs, read-only)
- Products: product titles, descriptions, images, prices, variants
- Orders: order history, order values, fulfillment status
- Customers: customer counts and segments (used for audience sizing — we do not store individual end-customer personal information)
From Meta (via Meta Marketing API)
- Campaign configuration and status
- Ad performance metrics (spend, impressions, clicks, conversions, ROAS)
- Audience insights and demographics
- Pixel event data
- Custom audience metadata
From Your Use of Our Website
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to collect usage data including pages visited, time on site, and referral sources. This data is aggregated and not linked to individual merchant accounts.
Cookies
We use essential cookies required for authentication and session management. We may also use analytics cookies to improve our service. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and operate ScaleBuilder's core functionality (creating, managing, and optimizing advertising campaigns on Meta platforms)
- Pull product and order data from Shopify to generate ad creatives and inform campaign targeting
- Read Meta Ads data to monitor, report on, and optimize campaign performance
- Communicate with you about your account, campaigns, and service updates
- Improve and develop new features
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your data to third parties.
3. How We Share Your Information
We share data only as necessary to provide the service:
| Recipient | What We Share | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Product data, ad creatives, audience parameters, campaign configuration | To create and manage ad campaigns on your behalf |
| Shopify | Authentication and billing data | To maintain your app installation and process payments |
| Cloud infrastructure (AWS) | All data described above | To host and operate the service |
We may also share information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of ScaleBuilder, our users, or others.
4. Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure in the United States
- Authentication tokens are encrypted at rest
- All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Access to production systems is restricted to authorized personnel
5. Data Retention and Deletion
- We retain your data for as long as your account is active and the app is installed
- When you uninstall ScaleBuilder from Shopify, we delete your merchant data and revoke stored tokens within 30 days
- We honor Shopify's GDPR webhooks (data requests, customer redaction, shop redaction)
- You may request data deletion at any time by contacting us
6. Your Rights
All Users
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
European Economic Area (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on contractual necessity (providing the service you requested) and legitimate interest (improving our service).
- Data transfers: Your data is transferred to and stored in the United States. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate protection.
- Right to lodge a complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
- Data Protection Officer: Contact us at support@scalebuilder.io for any GDPR-related inquiries.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
7. End-Customer Data
ScaleBuilder does not store personal information of your customers (the people who buy from your Shopify store). We access aggregated order and customer segment data from Shopify solely to inform ad targeting and campaign performance. No individual end-customer names, emails, or contact information is stored in our systems.
8. Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to third-party services (Shopify, Meta). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
ScaleBuilder is a business tool intended for use by merchants. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 16.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the app. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights:
ScaleBuilder Technologies Email: support@scalebuilder.io Website: scalebuilder.io