Privacy Policy for Barg AI

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email, phone number)
• Payment information
• Shopping preferences and wish lists
• Product search queries
• Communication preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (IP address, browser type, device ID)
• Usage data (features accessed, time spent, interaction patterns)
• Location data (with your permission)
• Shopping patterns and behaviors
• Search history and product interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Service Functions

We use the information we collect to:

• Process product searches and comparisons
• Provide price alerts and notifications
• Manage your subscription
• Personalize product recommendations
• Optimize search results

2.2 Service Improvement

We also use your information to:

• Enhance our AI algorithms
• Improve accuracy of price comparisons
• Develop new features
• Analyze service performance
• Conduct research and analytics

2.3 Communications

We may use your information to:

• Send price alerts
• Provide service updates
• Respond to your inquiries
• Market our services (with consent)
• Send account notifications

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our service. These parties include:

• Payment processors
• Cloud service providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support platforms
• Marketing service providers (with consent)

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect and defend our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Protect the safety of our users
• Respond to requests from public and governmental authorities

4. Data Protection

4.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure data storage and backup procedures
• Incident response and recovery plans

4.2 Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by law. Inactive account data will be archived after 12 months of inactivity, and backup data will be retained for disaster recovery purposes.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request the deletion of your data
• Restrict the processing of your data
• Export your data to another service (data portability)
• Withdraw consent (if applicable)

5.2 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format, and may request to have this data transferred to another service.

6. Cookies and Tracking

6.1 Cookie Usage

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

• Enable essential services
• Monitor performance and improve user experience
• Personalize content and ads
• Analyze user interactions
• Manage your preferences

6.2 Tracking Technologies

We use the following tracking technologies:

• Web beacons
• Pixels
• Device fingerprinting
• Local storage
• Session tracking

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will immediately delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

8.1 Data Processing Locations

Your data may be processed in locations other than your own country, including internationally. We use appropriate safeguards to protect your data during these transfers:

• EU-US Privacy Shield compliance for European users
• Standard contractual clauses for international data transfers
• Appropriate security measures

8.2 Cross-Border Compliance

We comply with GDPR for European users, CCPA for California residents, and other applicable privacy laws. We have a representative in the EU and regional representatives in other jurisdictions to address any privacy concerns.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website or by sending you an email notification at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any changes will constitute your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Additional Rights by Region

10.1 European Union Residents

Under the GDPR, you have certain rights, including the right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.

10.2 California Residents

Under the CCPA, you have rights such as the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information. You also have the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

10.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction. Please contact our Data Protection Office for more information on your specific rights.