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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our services:

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and profile preferences when you create an account
  • User Content: Saved PC builds, wishlists, comments, and community posts you create
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, components viewed, search queries, and time spent on site
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
  • Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies
  • Local Storage: Shopping cart contents, dark mode preferences, and saved filters

We do not collect payment information directly. All purchases are processed through Amazon.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide Services: Enable account features, save builds, track price drops, and personalize recommendations
  • Improve Experience: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and enhance site functionality
  • Communication: Send price drop alerts, reply to support inquiries, and provide updates about saved items
  • Advertising: Display relevant ads through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
  • Analytics: Understand user behavior, popular products, and site performance
  • Security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to our services
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google AdSense: Displays advertisements based on your interests. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect data about your browsing activity. You can opt-out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.
  • Amazon Associates: We participate in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click our affiliate links and make purchases, Amazon may track these transactions. We earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
  • Supabase: Provides secure database hosting and authentication services. Data is encrypted and stored in accordance with industry standards.
  • Analytics Services: We may use analytics tools to understand site usage and improve our services.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use data. We encourage you to review their policies:

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Site functionality and user preferences
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Advertising through Google AdSense

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but this may affect site functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of personalized advertising
  • Disable cookies through browser settings

7. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account data is retained while your account is active and for up to 90 days after deletion
  • Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
  • Logs and security data are retained for up to 12 months

10. International Users

This website is operated from Australia. If you access our site from outside Australia, your information may be transferred to and processed in Australia or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

12. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

Our lawful basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests in providing and improving our services.

13. Contact Information

For privacy concerns, data requests, or questions about this policy, please contact us:

Email: pchardwarefinder@outlook.com

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

For general inquiries, please use the Contact page or refer to our Terms of Service.