Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Amazon Product Finder ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication details provided through Clerk authentication service
• Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store full card details)
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including product reports generated and credits purchased
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of access

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our product finding service
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, process transactions, and track credit usage
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and support responses
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• Analytics: To analyse usage patterns and improve our service functionality
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service:

• Clerk: For user authentication and account management
• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Third-party Data Services: For product data and market analysis
• Hosting Providers: For website hosting and data storage

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

Your data is stored on servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA) or in jurisdictions with adequate data protection laws. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service
• Right to Object: You can object to processing of your data for certain purposes
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have rights regarding automated processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10. We will respond to your request within one month.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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