Who We Are
GroceryShare is a community platform that connects people who want to split bulk grocery items and local deals. Our website address is https://groceryshare.org. GroceryShare is owned and operated by Kathy J. Ellis, Founder and CEO, GroceryShare LLC.
Our Privacy Promise
GroceryShare is built on trust. Your personal data will never be sold or shared with third parties. Ever. That’s not a legal formality — it’s a founding value.
What Information We Collect
When you register as a member, we only collect what’s needed to coordinate sharing:
- A nickname (never your real name)
- Your town and preferred stores
- Your email address (kept private and never visible to other members)
We never ask for your home address, banking information, or payment details. Payments are handled through established secure processors like PayPal — GroceryShare never handles your financial information directly.
Key Protections for Members
- Real email addresses are never visible to other members — only nicknames appear throughout the app.
- No member can modify or delete another member’s data.
- All users must be logged in — there is no public or anonymous access.
- A Report Feature lets members flag inappropriate behavior or bad actors.
- Safety Tips throughout the app encourage public meeting locations for in-person exchanges.
The following information is visible only to the individual member
- Personal profile details, including email address.
- Share Requests sent to others.
- Private messages exchanged within a Share (Share Messages).
- Ratings given or received.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser information to help with spam detection.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can potentially extract location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year. Login cookies last for two days. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks.
Embedded Content and Affiliate Links
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as images or videos. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited that website directly and may collect data or use cookies. When you visit those sites, we don’t have control over how other companies use your information.
This site contains affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, GroceryShare may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may track clicks and purchases.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comment data is retained indefinitely for spam management purposes. Registered members can request to export, edit, or delete their personal data at any time by contacting us at support@groceryshare.org.
Your Rights
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 at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@groceryshare.org.
Changes to This Policy
GroceryShare may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at support@groceryshare.org.