Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PricesPilot ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our Chrome extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

• Product Information: When you visit ecommerce websites, our extension automatically detects product details (title, price, images) from the current page to provide price comparisons.
• Website URLs: We collect the URLs of product pages you visit to identify products and provide relevant comparisons.
• Usage Statistics: We track basic usage metrics like number of products checked and potential savings found (stored locally).

2.2 Settings and Preferences

• Your extension settings (currency preference, enabled/disabled status)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Detect product pages and extract product information for price comparison
• Search for alternative products and better prices across various ecommerce platforms
• Display price comparison results and savings opportunities
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve our service and user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• Extension settings and preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• Usage statistics are stored locally and never transmitted to external servers

4.2 External API Calls

• Product information may be sent to backend services or third-party APIs (like SerpAPI) to find price comparisons
• We use HTTPS encryption for all external communications
• No personal identifying information is included in API requests

4.3 Security Measures

• All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard HTTPS protocols
• We do not store or log personal information beyond what's necessary for functionality
• Access to backend services is secured and monitored

5. Third-Party Services

Our extension may use the following third-party services:

• Search APIs: We may use services like SerpAPI or Google Shopping API to find product alternatives and prices
• Ecommerce Platforms: We access publicly available product information from various ecommerce websites

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

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

• To provide the core functionality of price comparison (sending product details to search APIs)
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your explicit consent

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Disable Extension: You can disable or uninstall the extension at any time
• Clear Data: Use the "Clear Data" option in the extension popup to remove locally stored information
• Settings Control: Modify extension behavior through the settings panel

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. International Users

Our extension is designed to work globally. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information as described in this policy.

This privacy policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices while ensuring compliance with Chrome Web Store policies and applicable privacy laws.