Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At PriceGit, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (username, email address, password)
• Location information (city, country) for regional price comparisons
• Price submissions and product information you contribute
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Screenshot Processing

When you use our browser extension to capture prices, you may submit screenshots of product pages. These screenshots are:

• Sent to AI services for automated price extraction only
• Processed temporarily and immediately deleted after price extraction
• Never stored on our servers beyond the processing duration
• Never used for AI training or any other purpose
• Never shared with third parties except for the immediate processing purpose

We do not retain any screenshots after the price information has been extracted.

2.4 Location Data Specifics

Our location data collection is limited and privacy-focused:

• City-level only: We only collect city and country information, never precise GPS coordinates or street addresses
• Purpose-limited: Location is only collected during price capture to provide regional price comparisons
• User-controlled: You can manually set or change your location at any time
• Optional display: You control whether your location is visible in your public profile

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Display location-relevant price information
• Communicate with you about your account and updates
• Improve and optimize our service
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform integrity
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

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

• Public Information: Username and price submissions are publicly visible as part of the community-driven nature of the platform
• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who help us operate our service (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and GDPR Compliance

We are committed to protecting your rights under data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.

6.1 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your account and all associated personal data
• Data Portability: Export your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (JSON)
• Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
• Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of certain data collection practices at any time

6.2 Right to Erasure Details

When you request account deletion, we will:

• Permanently delete your account and profile information within 30 days
• Anonymize your price submissions (they remain on the platform but are no longer associated with you)
• Remove all personally identifiable information from our backups within 90 days
• Retain certain data only if required by law (e.g., for tax or legal compliance)

6.3 Data Portability

You can export your data at any time from your account settings, including:

• Profile information (username, email, location)
• All price submissions with timestamps
• Account activity history
• Saved products and preferences

Data is provided in JSON format for easy portability to other services.

6.4 EU Representative

For users in the European Union, questions regarding data protection can be directed to our support channels. We comply with all applicable EU data protection regulations.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though this may affect service functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection wherever it is processed.

11. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

12. Changes to This 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our support channels.