Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how SoldScope ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website at amazon-sales-scout.replit.app (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Service:

• Usage data: Pages visited, search queries entered, time spent on pages, browser type, and device information.
• Settings data: App preferences such as operating mode and any API keys you optionally provide are stored locally in your browser's localStorage and are never transmitted to our servers.
• Log data: Our servers automatically record standard log information including IP address, browser type, and pages accessed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Understand how users interact with the Service
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Advertising — Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Service. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our Service, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

4. Cookies

We and our advertising partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how the Service is used
• Deliver relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

5. Third-Party Services

The Service uses third-party APIs to retrieve Amazon product data in real time. Search queries you enter are transmitted to our backend server to fetch results. We do not store or share your search queries with third parties beyond what is necessary to fulfill the request.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

6. Data Retention

We retain server log data for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes. Preference data stored in your browser's localStorage remains on your device until you clear it.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the SoldScope website.