Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

At Finnd ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website finnd.app (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Search Queries: When you search for products using URLs, keywords, or images, we process this information to provide you with relevant results.
  • Uploaded Images: If you upload an image to search for similar products, we process the image to extract visual features. Images are processed in memory and are not stored permanently.
  • Contact Information: If you contact us, we may collect your name and email address.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
  • Device Information: We collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our product search and comparison services
  • Process your search queries and display relevant product alternatives
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Site and user experience
  • Communicate with you about your inquiries or support requests
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Affiliate Tracking

When you click on product links on our Site, you may be redirected through affiliate networks (such as CJ Affiliate or Amazon Associates) before reaching the retailer. These affiliate networks may place cookies on your device to track purchases made through our links. This tracking is used to:

  • Attribute sales to Finnd for commission purposes
  • Ensure proper tracking of affiliate transactions

For more information about how affiliate networks handle your data, please review their respective privacy policies.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information about you:

  • Supabase: For database and authentication services
  • Vercel: For website hosting and analytics
  • OpenAI: For AI-powered search and text processing
  • Affiliate Networks (CJ Affiliate, Amazon Associates): For tracking affiliate purchases

Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
  • Affiliate Cookies: Used by our affiliate partners to track purchases

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Search queries may be logged for analytics purposes but are not linked to personally identifiable information. Uploaded images are processed in real-time and are not stored after processing.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@finnd.app.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@finnd.app