Privacy Policy

Overview

Find Better Deal is a Chrome extension that helps users find better deals while shopping on Amazon India and Flipkart. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.

Information We Collect

1. Technical Data

• Extension ID: A unique identifier for your browser extension installation
• User ID: A randomly generated UUID to track your usage sessions anonymously
• Last Active Timestamp: When you last used the extension

2. Shopping Activity Data

• Current Platform: Whether you're shopping on Amazon India or Flipkart
• Product Information: Name, price, and URL of products you view
• Search Results: Number of alternative products found
• Better Deal Status: Whether we found better deals for you

3. Local Storage

• User ID: A randomly generated identifier stored locally to maintain your session
• No Personal Information: We do not store any personal preferences, browsing history, or identifying information locally

4. Data We Do NOT Collect

• Personal information (name, email, address, phone number)
• Login credentials or account information
• Complete browsing history
• Personal preferences or settings
• Payment information
• Location data or IP addresses
• Geographic location information

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Price Comparison: To search for better deals on alternative platforms
• Service Improvement: To understand which products have better alternatives and improve our algorithms
• Analytics: To improve our search accuracy and user experience through anonymous usage statistics
• Performance Monitoring: To ensure the extension works properly and identify technical issues

Data Processing

• All data is processed solely to provide price comparison services
• We analyze trends in aggregated, anonymous form to improve our deal-finding algorithms
• No personal identifying information is collected or processed
• Data is used only for the functionality described in this policy

Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

• Data is stored securely using Supabase, a certified cloud database service
• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• Local data is stored in your browser's secure storage area
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data

Data Security Measures

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication for our systems
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Row Level Security (RLS) policies in our database

Data Retention

• Anonymous usage data is retained for service improvement and analytics
• You can request data deletion by contacting us
• Local data is automatically removed when you uninstall the extension
• We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy

Third-Party Services

Supabase

• We use Supabase as our secure database provider
• Supabase complies with international data protection standards including GDPR
• View Supabase's privacy policy at: https://supabase.com/privacy

E-commerce Platforms

• We access only public product information from Amazon India and Flipkart
• No personal account information is accessed or stored
• We only read publicly available product listings and pricing information

Your Rights and Choices

Data Control Rights

• Access: Request to see what data we have about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data from our systems
• Opt-out: Uninstall the extension to stop all data collection
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate data

How to Exercise Your Rights

• Email: parshad@findbetterdeal.com
• Subject Line: Include "Privacy Request" in your subject line
• Response Time: We respond to privacy requests within 30 days
• Verification: We may require verification of your identity for security purposes

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do NOT Share

• Your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
• Your shopping habits with advertisers or data brokers
• Individual user data with any external parties
• Any data for purposes unrelated to our extension's functionality

We May Share

• Anonymized, aggregated statistical data for research and improvement purposes
• Data when required by law, court order, or government request
• Data in connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition) with prior notice

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information when required to:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to legal process (court orders, subpoenas)
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activity

International Data Transfers

• This extension is primarily designed for users in India
• Data may be transferred internationally for processing and storage
• We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR
• Appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers

Updates to This Policy

• We may update this privacy policy from time to time
• Material changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date
• We will notify users of significant changes through extension updates
• Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of updates

Children's Privacy

• This extension is not intended for users under 13 years of age
• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Parents can contact us to request deletion of any child data
• If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, you can contact us at:

Email: parshad@findbetterdeal.com