{"id":17367,"date":"2025-05-14T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/?post_type=is-it-scam&#038;p=17367"},"modified":"2025-05-07T10:08:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:08:42","slug":"is-cider-a-scam","status":"publish","type":"is-it-scam","link":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/is-it-scam\/is-cider-a-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Cider a Scam?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-cider\">What Is Cider?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#is-cider-a-scam\">Is Cider a Scam?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#so-should-you-use-cider\">So, Should You Use Cider?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-use-cider-safely\">How to Use Cider Safely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of using Cider, you need to know: Is Cider a scam?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we explain whether Cider is a scam and discuss some steps you can take to improve your safety when using this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-cider\">What Is Cider?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cider is an online fashion brand. It was founded in 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cider-3-1024x525.png\" alt=\"Cider\" class=\"wp-image-17369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cider-3-1024x525.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cider-3-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cider-3-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cider-3.png 1088w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand has become popular mostly through promotions on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers can shop based on \u201cnormal\u201d filters like \u201ctees\u201d and \u201cskirts\u201d but also by mood (e.g., \u201cFeeling sharp\u201d or \u201cFeeling K-Pop\u201d). According to Cider\u2019s website, being able to shop by mood is one of the things that sets them apart (<em>\u201cIf it\u2019s blowing up on social, it\u2019s already here &#8211; ready to match your mood and make you feel unstoppable.\u201d<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand also says it has less than 3% unsold inventory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-cider-a-scam\">Is Cider a Scam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Cider is not a scam. It\u2019s a legitimate fashion brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Cider gets mixed reviews from users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4.6 out of 5.0 stars (from 10,213 reviews) on <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/shopcider.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trustpilot<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.0 out of 5.0 stars (from 94 reviews) on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitejabber.com\/reviews\/shopcider.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sitejabber<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.7 out of 5.0 stars (from 32,126 reviews) on <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.cider&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.5 out of 5.0 stars (from 95 reviews) on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustindex.io\/reviews\/www.shopcider.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trustindex.io<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviews on online forums like Reddit are also mixed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/beauty\/comments\/1ak5crs\/cider_legit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most users<\/a> say that the quality of Cider items isn&#8217;t great. In fact, Cider is often compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/is-it-scam\/is-shein-a-scam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shein<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"119\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderreddit.png\" alt=\"Reddit post about the quality of Cider\" class=\"wp-image-17370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderreddit.png 744w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderreddit-300x48.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People also claim that Cider dropships its items and that you can find the same products on AliExpress and Amazon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderredditdropshio.png\" alt=\"Reddit post about Cider (with the poster saying they suspect Cider clothes are dropshipped). \" class=\"wp-image-17371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderredditdropshio.png 706w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderredditdropshio-300x53.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, a minority of people report positive experiences while shopping at Cider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidervssheinreddit.png\" alt=\"Positive Reddit post about Cider\" class=\"wp-image-17372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidervssheinreddit.png 707w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidervssheinreddit-300x46.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cider was also positively reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/style\/cider-sweater-set-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Insider<\/a>. According to the writer, their order was shipped within a week of ordering and arrived days later. The items were apparently in perfect condition and of great quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cider has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopcider.com\/sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">separate page on its ethical sustainability efforts<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidermission-2-1024x587.png\" alt=\"Cider &quot;Our Mission&quot; page\" class=\"wp-image-17373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidermission-2-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidermission-2-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidermission-2-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidermission-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, people <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ethicalfashion\/comments\/kepsw8\/is_cider_ethicalsustainable_how_do_you_know_when\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">question its practices<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good On You, a website that rates fashion and beauty brands based on their sustainability efforts, has given Cider a <a href=\"https:\/\/goodonyou.eco\/how-ethical-is-cider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cWe Avoid\u201d rating<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cider lets you track your order <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopcider.com\/trackmyorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">through its website<\/a>. All you need to do is enter your tracking number.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidertrackorder.png\" alt=\"Cider &quot;Track My Order&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-17374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidertrackorder.png 495w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidertrackorder-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returns and refunds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cider has a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopcider.com\/policies\/returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">return and refund policy<\/a> on its website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you have 14 days from receiving their order to submit a return request (with some exceptions, like \u201cFinal Sale\u201d items, which are non-refundable). Then, once the return request is made, you have 7 days to mail the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A $3.99 restocking fee per parcel applies to returns made after Sept 13, 2024, though you get one free return as a new customer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refunds are issued 7\u201310 days after the returned item arrives at the warehouse and goes back to the original payment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopcider.com\/policies\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy policy<\/a>, Cider says it uses \u201cindustry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data\u201d but does not specify what these measures are.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"82\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidersecurity.png\" alt=\"Cider security measures according to its privacy policy \" class=\"wp-image-17375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidersecurity.png 816w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidersecurity-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cidersecurity-768x77.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cider explains the kind of data it collects, why, and with whom it shares it in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopcider.com\/policies\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It collects information that you share with it directly, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Account information, e.g., email address, phone number.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order details, e.g., name, mailing address, email address, and payment information.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer support communications.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitting preferences, e.g., body size (voluntarily).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotions\/marketing, e.g., date of birth, phone number, email address.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It also collects certain information automatically, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Device information, e.g., your unique device identifier, operating systems, mobile device advertising ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage data, e.g., IP address, viewed pages.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial data if you use Cider features to evaluate your clothing preferences, wearing style, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location data, e.g., IP address to infer your general region.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information from cookies and other similar technologies, e.g., which parts of the website you\u2019ve visited.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cider uses this data to provide and improve its services, personalize your experience, process orders and payments, communicate with you, detect and prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may share this data with service providers (e.g., payment, shipping), advertisers (where legal), affiliates, and with your consent. It may also share it for legal reasons, to prevent fraud, and in a business transfer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderdatasharing.png\" alt=\"Who Cider shares your personal data with according to its privacy policy \" class=\"wp-image-17376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderdatasharing.png 826w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderdatasharing-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderdatasharing-768x264.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your data may be transferred out of the country you live in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cider will retain and use your personal information for as long as necessary for legal and business purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Common Sense Privacy Program has given Cider\u2019s privacy policy <a href=\"https:\/\/privacy.commonsense.org\/evaluation\/CIDER---Clothing--Fashion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a \u201cWarning\u201d rating<\/a>. This means the policy \u201cDoes not meet our recommendations for privacy and security practices.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderprivacyevaluation-1024x158.png\" alt=\"Cider privacy evaluation (&quot;Warning&quot;) \" class=\"wp-image-17377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderprivacyevaluation-1024x158.png 1024w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderprivacyevaluation-300x46.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderprivacyevaluation-768x119.png 768w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ciderprivacyevaluation.png 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The program flagged the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cider shares personal information for third-party marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal ads are displayed.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third parties collect data for their own purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your information is used to track and target ads on other third-party websites.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data profiles are created and used for personalized ads.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the program, it\u2019s unclear whether Cider sells or rents personal information to third parties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-should-you-use-cider\">So, Should You Use Cider?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want trendy, affordable fashion, don\u2019t care that much about sustainability, and are ok with longer delivery times, then Cider can be a good option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-cider-safely\">How to Use Cider Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t use social login. <\/strong>Instead, create a separate Cider account to avoid cross-tracking.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a strong password. <\/strong>When making a Cider account, make sure you use a unique password that doesn\u2019t include any of your personal information and that you haven\u2019t used elsewhere.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a masked or secondary email address. <\/strong>This protects your primary email from spam and marketing messages.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a credit card. <\/strong>Credit cards tend to offer better protection against fraud than debit cards.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Or even better, use a virtual card. <\/strong>That way, you don\u2019t have to expose your actual card number. Plus, if you suspect fraud, you can delete the virtual card immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share minimal information. <\/strong>Don\u2019t fill out optional fields like body measurements unless necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be wary of phishing. <\/strong>Only shop at the official site, and don\u2019t click on any links in suspicious emails or texts.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read Cider\u2019s privacy policy. <\/strong>Before shopping on Cider, familiarize yourself with how they\u2019ll use your data.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read the return policy. <\/strong>Make sure you know your rights when it comes to returns and refunds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opt out of marketing. <\/strong>Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the \u201cUnsubscribe\u201d link in any Cider email and respond with \u201cSTOP\u201d to texts to no longer receive Cider SMS promotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our guide to whether Cider is a scam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":17369,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-17367","is-it-scam","type-is-it-scam","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/is-it-scam\/17367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/is-it-scam"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/is-it-scam"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}