Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Browser Extension

When you use the Buy From Brand Chrome extension, we collect:

• Browsing Activity on Amazon: We detect when you're viewing products on Amazon.com to display relevant brand information
• Product Information: ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) and product names to match with verified brands
• Local Storage: We store verified brand data locally in your browser for faster performance
• Usage Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve extension functionality

We do NOT collect:

• Your personal Amazon account information
• Your purchase history or shopping cart contents
• Payment information
• Passwords or login credentials
• Browsing activity on websites other than Amazon.com

1.2 Website & Brand Submissions

When brands submit their information through our website, we collect:

• Brand Information: Brand name, official website URL, Amazon store URL
• Contact Information: Email address for communication about submission status
• Product Information: Optional product mappings and descriptions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Core Functionality: Match Amazon products with verified brand websites
• Improve Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance extension features
• Brand Verification: Review and approve brand submissions
• Communication: Send email notifications about brand submission status (approval or rejection)
• Support: Respond to your questions and provide customer support

3. Data Storage and Security

We take data security seriously:

• Local Storage: Brand data is cached locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• Secure Transmission: All data transmitted between the extension and our servers uses HTTPS encryption
• Database Security: Brand and product information is stored in a secure database with restricted access
• No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes

4. Third-Party Services

Our extension interacts with the following third-party services:

• Amazon.com: Our extension runs on Amazon pages to detect product information
• Google Search: We may use Google search to help discover brand official websites
• Brand Websites: We provide links to verified brand websites but do not track your activity on those sites

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

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses:

• Session Cookies: To maintain your admin login session (admin panel only)
• Local Storage: To cache brand data for better performance

We do NOT use:

• Third-party advertising cookies
• Cross-site tracking
• Analytics that track individual users

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what data we have collected about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data from our systems
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Opt-Out: Uninstall the extension at any time to stop data collection
• Email Control: Opt out of email communications (except essential service notifications)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Data Retention

• Brand Submissions: Stored indefinitely for approved brands; rejected submissions are retained for 90 days
• Cached Data: Stored locally in your browser until you clear browser data or uninstall the extension
• Email Communications: Stored in accordance with our email provider's policies

8. Children's Privacy

Our 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 collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. International Users

Our service is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights