Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

shrd ("we", "us", "our") operates shrd.co. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and your rights regarding it.

1. Information We Collect

Account Data: When you sign up via Clerk (Google, email, etc.), we receive your name, email address, and profile image.

Content Data: Links you share, collections you create, comments, and curation activity.

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, referral source, device/browser type, and IP address (anonymized for analytics).

Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and optional analytics cookies (Google Analytics/AdSense).

2. How We Use Your Data

Provide and improve the shrd service
Authenticate your account
Display your public profile and curated content
Send service-related communications (you can opt out of non-essential emails)
Serve contextual advertisements via Google AdSense
Analyze usage to improve features

3. Data Sharing

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

Clerk — authentication provider
Google — analytics and advertising (AdSense)
Vercel — hosting infrastructure
Law enforcement — only when legally required

4. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. Deleted accounts are purged within 30 days. See our Data Deletion page to request removal.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Export your data in a portable format
Opt out of non-essential cookies
Withdraw consent at any time

6. Security

We use HTTPS, encrypted databases, and access controls. No system is 100% secure — if we discover a breach affecting your data, we'll notify you promptly.

7. Children

shrd is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on the site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

Questions? Email privacy@shrd.co