How ZipScope collects, uses, and protects information.
This Privacy Policy explains how ZipScope may collect, use, store, and protect information when visitors use the website, request a free report, purchase a paid report, submit an Enterprise inquiry, or interact with ZipScope content and services.
Privacy overview
ZipScope collects limited information needed to generate reports, deliver private report links, process payments, respond to inquiries, improve the website, and support business operations.
Report generation
We collect information such as ZIP Code, selected industry, business stage, first name, and email address to generate and deliver ZipScope reports.
Payment processing
Paid reports may be purchased through WooCommerce and third-party payment providers. ZipScope does not store full card numbers on its website.
Communication
We may use contact information to send report links, purchase confirmations, inquiry responses, service updates, and support-related messages.
We do not sell raw personal information as a data product.
ZipScope is built to provide commercial intelligence reports, not to sell visitor personal information. We use collected information to operate the website, generate reports, process transactions, and communicate with users.
Report delivery
Your email may be used to deliver private report links, payment confirmations, and support messages.
Operational use
Information may be used to operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the ZipScope website and reports.
Service improvement
Aggregated or non-identifying information may be used to understand website performance and improve user experience.
Information we may collect
The information collected depends on how you interact with ZipScope.
| Information Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact information | First name, email address, company name, phone number if submitted | To deliver reports, respond to inquiries, provide support, and communicate about requested services. |
| Report request information | ZIP Code, state, selected industry, business stage, territory type, business objective | To generate free reports, paid reports, industry analysis, business presence reports, or Enterprise inquiry reviews. |
| Payment and order information | Order ID, product purchased, amount paid, payment status, billing details handled through checkout | To process transactions, unlock paid reports, send confirmations, handle refunds, and maintain order records. |
| Technical information | IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral page, usage logs | To secure the website, prevent abuse, troubleshoot issues, improve performance, and understand usage patterns. |
| Website interaction data | Pages visited, buttons clicked, forms submitted, report links accessed | To improve user experience, understand product performance, and maintain report access records. |
| Enterprise inquiry information | Company name, territory scope, ZIP Codes, city, county, state, objectives, custom notes | To evaluate Enterprise requests, respond to potential custom analysis needs, and prepare follow-up communication. |
How we use information
ZipScope uses collected information for business, operational, reporting, payment, security, and communication purposes.
Generate reports
Information such as ZIP Code, selected industry, and business context is used to generate free and paid report outputs.
Deliver private links
Email addresses may be used to send private report links, purchase confirmations, and access-related messages.
Process purchases
Order information is used to verify completed payments, unlock paid reports, process refunds, and maintain transaction records.
Respond to inquiries
Enterprise forms and contact submissions may be used to respond to questions, provide follow-up, or discuss custom report needs.
Improve the website
Usage and technical information may help us improve page design, report flow, checkout experience, and support quality.
Protect the platform
Technical and access information may be used to detect abuse, prevent fraud, secure reports, and maintain service reliability.
Payments and checkout
Paid ZipScope reports may be purchased through WooCommerce checkout and supported payment gateways.
Third-party payment providers
Payment details may be processed by third-party providers such as Stripe or other WooCommerce-compatible payment gateways. These providers process payment information according to their own privacy and security practices.
Card data
ZipScope does not intentionally store full credit card numbers on the website. Payment providers may handle sensitive payment information directly through secure payment flows.
AI-assisted insights
Some paid reports may include AI-assisted callouts or analysis if this feature is enabled.
Summarized inputs only
AI-assisted callouts should use summarized and calculated report information, not raw vendor database rows or full source datasets.
Limited purpose
AI-assisted comments are used to help explain report signals. They are not financial, legal, tax, investment, or professional advice.
AI comments are designed to explain signals, not to guarantee outcomes.
ZipScope does not use AI outputs to guarantee revenue, ROI, profit, pricing, market share, or business success.
Cookies and analytics
ZipScope may use cookies, analytics tools, security tools, or similar technologies to operate and improve the website.
Essential cookies
Some cookies may be required for website functionality, checkout, security, session handling, and report access.
Analytics
Analytics tools may help us understand website traffic, page performance, visitor behavior, and conversion flow.
Browser controls
Visitors may control or disable cookies through browser settings, but some website features may not work correctly if cookies are blocked.
When information may be shared
ZipScope may share limited information with service providers only when needed to operate the website, process payments, deliver reports, secure the platform, or comply with legal obligations.
| Recipient Type | Possible Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processors | To process payments, refunds, fraud checks, and transaction confirmations. | Stripe or WooCommerce-compatible payment providers. |
| Website hosting and infrastructure providers | To host the website, database, files, backups, and security systems. | Hosting providers, server infrastructure, backup systems. |
| Email and communication providers | To send report links, confirmations, support responses, and service notices. | Email delivery services or WordPress mail tools. |
| Analytics and security tools | To understand usage, prevent abuse, monitor errors, and protect the website. | Analytics, spam protection, firewall, or logging tools. |
| Legal or compliance parties | To respond to legal obligations, enforce terms, protect rights, or comply with lawful requests. | Legal advisors, regulators, or authorities when required by law. |
Data security
ZipScope uses reasonable administrative, technical, and operational measures to protect information. However, no website, payment flow, server, or online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Protected report access
Reports may be delivered through private tokenized links. Users should avoid sharing private report links with unauthorized parties.
Internal data handling
Source datasets and imported data should be stored and managed in protected internal areas, not exposed as public downloads.
No perfect security
While we take reasonable steps to protect information, users acknowledge that online transmission and storage always involve some risk.
Data retention
ZipScope may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain reports, process transactions, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce terms, and support business operations.
Report and order records
Report requests, generated reports, and order records may be retained to support report access, payment history, customer service, and operational records.
Deletion requests
Users may contact ZipScope to request review, correction, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal, operational, security, and transaction record requirements.
Your privacy choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights related to access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, objection, or withdrawal of consent.
You may contact ZipScope to request:
- access to certain personal information associated with your email address;
- correction of inaccurate contact or report request information;
- deletion review for eligible personal information;
- removal from optional marketing communications if such communications are used;
- clarification about how your information is used in connection with reports or purchases.
Children’s privacy
ZipScope is intended for business, entrepreneurial, and professional decision-support use. It is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Age-appropriate use
If we learn that personal information from a child has been submitted without appropriate consent, we may take steps to delete or restrict that information.
External links
ZipScope pages may link to external websites, data providers, payment gateways, analytics tools, or third-party services. ZipScope is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites.
Review third-party policies
When you leave ZipScope and visit a third-party website, your activity is governed by that third party’s terms, policies, and privacy practices.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
ZipScope may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions may be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use
Continued use of ZipScope after updates are posted means you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, report access requests, or personal information inquiries, please contact ZipScope through the contact method provided on the website.
Privacy questions?
Contact us if you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how your information is used, or how to request a review of personal information associated with your report request.
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