Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2, 2025

1. Who We Are

Cloth Goblin is a service operated by Friar Tek, LLC. We help people find thrift stores and donation bins worldwide. Our website is clothgoblin.com. You can contact us at info@clothgoblin.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account information: Email address and optional display name when you register.
Location data: We request your device location only to center the map on your area. We do not store or share your precise location.
Payment information: Processed securely by Stripe or Apple/Google. We never store full credit card numbers.
Usage data: Pages visited and features used, collected via analytics to improve the app.
Location suggestions: If you suggest a location, we store the location details and associate them with your account to enforce usage limits.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve the Cloth Goblin service.
To process payments and verify your unlock or subscription status.
To moderate community-submitted location suggestions.
To send transactional emails (account confirmation, payment receipts). We do not send marketing email without consent.
To detect abuse and enforce usage limits.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

Supabase — database and authentication hosting.
Stripe — payment processing.
Google Maps Platform — map display and place search.
Analytics provider — aggregated, anonymised usage data only.
Law enforcement when required by applicable law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing info@clothgoblin.com. Deleted accounts are removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., financial records).

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in. We use analytics cookies to understand how the app is used. You can decline non-essential cookies via the cookie banner on your first visit. We do not use advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, email info@clothgoblin.com. EU/EEA residents have additional rights under GDPR. California residents have rights under CCPA.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security practices including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. Passwords are never stored in plaintext. Access to production data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

9. Children

Cloth Goblin is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or an in-app notice. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.

Questions? Email info@clothgoblin.com or visit our Terms of Service.