1. Introduction
PriceNimbus ("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 (pricenimbus.com) and our Chrome browser extension.
2. Information We Collect
Website - Personal Information
When you create an account on pricenimbus.com, we may collect:
- Name and email address
- Account credentials (passwords are securely hashed)
- Profile information you choose to provide
- Social login information if you use Google or other OAuth providers
Website - Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our website:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages viewed and features used
- Search queries and price alerts you set
- Products you save to wishlists
Chrome Extension - Data Collection
Our Chrome extension collects only the minimum data necessary to provide price tracking:
- Product Information: When you click to track a product, we collect the product title, price, image URL, and product identifier (ASIN) from Amazon product pages
- Authentication Token: If you sign in, we store your authentication token locally to sync your tracked products
- Tracked Products: A list of products you have chosen to track, stored locally and synced with our servers
What we do NOT collect from the extension:
- Browsing history or pages you visit (other than when you actively click to track a product)
- Personal information from Amazon or any other website
- Keystrokes, form inputs, or any content you type
- Data from any website other than Amazon product pages you choose to track
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Send price alert notifications
- Personalize your experience and recommendations
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
- Communicate with you about updates and features
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our Service (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- Affiliate Partners: Retailers may receive limited information when you click affiliate links
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Enable affiliate link tracking
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
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. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
10. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our Service and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@pricenimbus.com
Address: 123 Price Street, Commerce City, CC 12345