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Privacy Policy for Yuko Affiliate Marketing

September 1, 2025

Introduction

SV Tech Cloud Pte Ltd and its affiliates (collectively "Yuko", "the App", "we", "us", and "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personally identifiable information (referred to as "PII", "personal data", or "personal information") with transparency.

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and shared when you install or use the Yuko Affiliate Marketing App in connection with your Shopify-supported store.

About Yuko Affiliate Marketing

Yuko Affiliate Marketing is a Shopify application that allows merchants to create and manage affiliate marketing programs for their stores, including recruiting affiliates, tracking referrals, managing commissions, and processing payouts (collectively referred to as "the Service").

Personal Information We Collect

Information from Merchants

When you install the App, we automatically access certain types of information from your Shopify account:

  • Basic Store Information: Store domain, store name, owner email address, and Shopify subscription plan level
  • Customer Information: Customer name and email address (for referral tracking)
  • Order Information: Order name/number, financial status, fulfillment status, related customer, and total price (for commission calculation)
  • Product Information: Product name, variant information, pricing, and imagery (for affiliate links and tracking)
  • Theme Information: HTML for current live theme (to display affiliate widgets)
  • Discount Information: Discount codes and their corresponding rules (for affiliate coupon tracking)
  • Information from Affiliates

    We collect the following types of personal information from individuals who sign up as affiliates:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password
  • Payment Information: PayPal email or other payment details for commission payouts
  • Profile Information: Social media handles, website URLs, and promotional methods
  • Performance Data: Referral links clicked, conversions, and commission earned
  • Information from Store Visitors (Referred Customers)

    We collect the following types of personal information from your customers who arrive via affiliate referrals:

  • Referral Data: Information about the affiliate link or coupon code used
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type
  • Cookie Data: Anonymous unique identifiers to track referral attribution
  • Technologies Used

    We collect personal information directly from the relevant individual, or using the following technologies:

  • Cookies: Data files placed on devices that often include anonymous unique identifiers. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, visit allaboutcookies.org
  • Log Files: Track actions occurring on the site, collecting data such as IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps
  • Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: Electronic files used to record information about how visitors browse the site
  • How We Use Your Personal Information

    We use the personal information we collect from you, your affiliates, and your customers in order to provide the Service and to operate the App. Additionally, we use this personal information to:

  • Operate the Affiliate Program: Track referrals, calculate commissions, and process payouts
  • Communicate: Send emails about the Service, affiliate performance, and commission updates
  • Optimize and Improve: Analyze usage to improve the App and user experience
  • Provide Analytics: Generate reports on affiliate program performance
  • Marketing: Provide you with information or advertising relating to our products or services
  • Third-Party Services

    We use the following third-party services:

    Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how merchants use our website and apps. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information at google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

    Sharing Your Personal Information

    We may share your Personal Information to:

    • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
    • Respond to a subpoena, search warrant, or other lawful request for information
    • Protect our rights or the rights of others

    We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

    Your Rights

    For European Residents (GDPR)

    If you are a European resident, you have the right to:

    • Access personal information we hold about you
    • Request correction, update, or deletion of your personal information
    • Object to processing of your personal information
    • Request restriction of processing
    • Request data portability

    To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

    Additionally, please note that we are processing your information to fulfill contracts we might have with you, or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests. Your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Singapore and the United States.

    For Merchant's Customers and Affiliates

    If you are a merchant's customer or affiliate and wish to exercise your data rights, please contact the merchant directly. We serve as a processor on the merchant's behalf and will forward your request to allow them to respond.

    For California Residents (CCPA)

    California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

    For Singapore Residents (PDPA)

    If you are a Singapore resident, you have rights under the Personal Data Protection Act, including the right to access and correct your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

    Data Retention

    When you use the App, we will maintain your information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.

    Upon uninstalling the App, we will delete or anonymize all personal information stored within thirty (30) days, except where we are required to retain such information for legal or regulatory purposes (such as commission payment records for tax purposes).

    Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

    • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
    • Access controls and authentication
    • Regular security assessments

    However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

    International Data Transfers

    Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including Singapore and the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

    Where we transfer personal data outside of the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the relevant authorities.

    Children's Privacy

    The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

    Contact Us

    For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint or exercise your data rights, please contact us:

    SV Tech Cloud Pte Ltd

    Address: 160 Robinson Road, Singapore

    Website: https://yuko.so

    This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore.