Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to PricePal. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using PricePal, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: You may choose to add profile photos, a bio, and display name.
• Preferences: Your product favorites, follows, and shopping preferences.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, products browsed, time spent on site, and click patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Location Data: General location based on IP address (country/region level).
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain sessions and remember your preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your shopping experience and product recommendations
• Process your account registration and manage your profile
• Send you important updates about our service
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information.
• Public Profile: If your profile is public, other users can see your display name, profile photos, and favorites.
• Affiliate Partners: When you click to purchase a product, we share a click identifier with the retailer for commission tracking.
• Service Providers: With third parties who assist us in operating our website and services.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our services
• Track affiliate clicks for commission purposes

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Privacy Settings: Control your profile visibility (public/private)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

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

Children's Privacy

PricePal is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

If you are accessing PricePal from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of PricePal after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.