1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account on Price Hunter, we collect:

• Email Address

  Used for account authentication and communication

• Password

  Securely encrypted and stored via Auth0

1.2 Product Data

Our browser extension automatically collects product information from supported retailers:

• Product Details

  SKU, name, brand, current price, and product URL

• Price History

  Historical pricing data to track trends

1.3 Anonymous Extension Usage

You can use the Price Hunter extension without creating an account. In anonymous mode, we only collect product pricing data and do not associate it with any personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Price Tracking

  Monitor and display historical pricing trends for products

• Price Alerts

  Send notifications when products reach your target price (requires account)

• Service Improvement

  Analyze aggregated data to improve our price tracking accuracy

• Account Management

  Authenticate users and manage account preferences

3. What We Don't Collect

We respect your privacy and do not collect:

• Browsing History

  We do not track which websites you visit outside of supported retailers

• Personal Behavior Patterns

  We do not create profiles or track your shopping behavior

• Sensitive Personal Information

  No financial data, addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive information

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data security is our priority:

• Secure Storage

  All data is stored securely in MongoDB Atlas with encryption at rest

• Authentication

  Passwords are encrypted and managed by Auth0, a leading authentication provider

• Access Control

  Only authorized systems have access to your data, with strict access controls

• Data Retention

  We retain user data and price history for up to 5 years to provide historical trends

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services:

• Auth0

  Handles user authentication and password management securely

• MongoDB Atlas

  Cloud database provider for secure data storage

• Google Analytics

  Website analytics to understand how our site is used (cookies may be used)

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

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

Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated pricing data to:

• Provide Public Price History

  Display historical pricing trends on our website for all users

• Improve Service Quality

  Analyze market trends to enhance our price tracking algorithms

This aggregated data does not include any personally identifiable information.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access Your Data

  Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Delete Your Account

  Request deletion of your account and associated data at any time

• Update Your Information

  Modify your account details and preferences through your account settings

• Opt-Out of Communications

  Unsubscribe from price alerts and promotional emails at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@pricehunter.ca

8. Cookies

We use cookies primarily through Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. These cookies help us improve the user experience by analyzing traffic patterns and site usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

9. Children's Privacy

Price Hunter is available to users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect or target information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify users of significant changes via email or a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Operated by: Leandro Nahuel Taibo (Independent Developer)

Location: Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada