Privacy Policy for Thrift Detective

Introduction

Welcome to Thrift Detective! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share the information you provide while using our AI-powered thrifting application ("Thrift Detective" or the "App"). By using the App, you consent to the terms described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Thrift Detective collects the following types of information to deliver our services and ensure the App functions smoothly:

A. Images

We collect images that you upload to the App. This is necessary to analyze and find thrifted clothing alternatives.

Linked to Identity: Your images are used solely within the App and are not linked to your personal user account.

B. Device Information

We collect information about the devices you use to access our services, such as hardware models and operating systems.

Linked to Identity: Device information is collected for analytics purposes and is not directly linked to your personal user account.

C. Cookies and Usage Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our services and hold certain information, helping us to personalize and enhance your experience.

Linked to Identity: Usage data may be used to enhance user experience but is not linked to personal identifiers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

  • To Provide the Service: Including processing your images to find and suggest thrifted clothing alternatives.

  • To Improve the App: Analyzing usage trends, preferences, and interactions with the App to enhance functionality and user experience.

  • For Marketing and Monetization: We use affiliate links to redirect you to external websites where you can purchase recommended thrifted items. We earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

3. How We Share Your Information

Thrift Detective does not sell or rent your personal information. We share your data only under the following conditions:

  • Affiliate Partners: We share non-personal, aggregated information with affiliate partners that facilitate our affiliate marketing programs.

  • Service Providers: Information may be shared with trusted third-party providers who assist us with hosting, data analysis, and other services.

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to legal requests.

4. Your Privacy Choices

  • Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie settings through your browser's privacy options.

  • Opting-Out of Affiliate Links: You can choose not to click on affiliate links if you do not wish to support our monetization efforts.

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage you to use best practices to protect your information online.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to provide you with our services. Data used for analytics or for affiliate marketing purposes is aggregated and anonymized.

7. Children’s Privacy

Thrift Detective is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at bool.find.friends@gmail.com