Privacy Policy

GMC Index (“Platform”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is operated by Tagan Labs LLC, 30 N Gould St, STE R, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our Platform.

By using GMC Index, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Valuation Data: Domain name, Google Merchant Center details, advertising metrics (ad spend, revenue), store platform, payment methods, social media presence, and selling feed countries.
• Contact Information: Email address, if voluntarily provided for receiving your valuation report.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, valuation submissions, and interaction timestamps.
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and general location data.

1.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

• Domain Data: Domain age and registration information from public WHOIS records.
• Trust Signals: Trustpilot ratings and ScamAdviser scores from publicly available data.
• Store Data: Publicly accessible Shopify or WooCommerce store information (products, collections, theme).

2. How We Use Your Information

• To generate store valuations based on the data you provide and publicly available information.
• To send you your valuation report (if you provide your email).
• To improve our valuation algorithms and platform experience.
• To detect and prevent abuse or fraudulent use of the Platform.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interest: To provide valuations, improve our platform, and prevent abuse.
• Consent: For optional email communications (which you may opt out of).
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We use third-party services for hosting (Vercel), data storage (Supabase), and email delivery. These providers process data on our behalf under strict contractual obligations.
• For Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• To Protect Rights: To enforce our terms, protect against fraud, or defend our legal rights.

5. Data Retention

• Valuation Data: Valuation records are retained to improve our algorithms and for reference purposes. Domain names and metrics are stored; no sensitive personal data beyond what you voluntarily provide is retained.
• Email Addresses: Retained until you request removal.
• Usage Logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and analytics purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and secure database access controls. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data.
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@gmcindex.com.

8. Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser session storage to maintain your valuation data during the session. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. Essential cookies may be used for security and functionality purposes only.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your data to these jurisdictions, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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