Running an online store means handling thousands of small decisions: returns, delays, supplier issues, pricing changes. That decision trail is what AI buyers want.
Valuable e-commerce records
- Customer support: returns, refunds, shipping problems, product questions
- Supplier and fulfillment: purchase orders, delays, quality issues, 3PL coordination
- Merchandising and pricing: how promotions and price changes were decided
- Internal SOPs: listing, QA, returns policy, escalation paths
- Finance and inventory exports: see ERP and accounting data
Handle with extra care
- Customer personal data (names, addresses, emails) must be removed
- Payment data should be excluded entirely
- Marketplace data (Amazon, Shopify apps) may be restricted by platform terms
Not sure if your data qualifies? The intake takes a few minutes.
Getting the most value
Support threads with full back-and-forth are worth more than ticket counts. Keep the reasoning, remove the identity. Read how anonymization works before you start.
Brands with 30+ employees fit micro1’s stated criteria. Smaller stores can check with Polyshares.
Frequently asked questions
Can I license my order data?
Raw order data is full of customer personal and payment information. Aggregated or fully anonymized operational patterns may be possible; consult counsel and confirm the buyer’s anonymization method.
Is a small online store worth licensing?
It depends on depth and reasoning, not just size. A store with years of detailed support threads may qualify. Polyshares states any company with real operating history can apply.