Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Price Detector ("we", "us") collects and uses personal data when you use our website and services (the "Service"). This policy is intended to help you understand what we do with your data and the choices you have.

1. Data controller

For the purposes of data protection law (including the UK GDPR), Price Detector is the data controller for personal data processed through the Service. You can contact us via our contact page.

2. What we collect

• Usage data: pages viewed, searches performed, clicks, and aggregated interaction data.
• Device and log data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referral URLs, and timestamps.
• Saved items: products saved to your basket (stored in your browser session).
• Contact data: if you email us, we receive your email address and message content.

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We use (or may use) cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality (for example, to keep your basket working) and to understand how the Service is used. You can control cookies via your browser settings. If you disable cookies, parts of the Service may not work correctly.

4. Retailer links and third parties

The Service contains links to third-party retailers. When you click through to a retailer, that retailer may collect personal data and set cookies under their own privacy policies. We do not control retailer processing, and we encourage you to review the retailer's privacy policy before you purchase.

5. How we use your data

• To provide and operate the Service (including basket functionality).
• To monitor performance, prevent abuse, and improve reliability and security.
• To understand what users find useful, and improve our product and content.
• To respond to enquiries and provide support.

6. Legal bases (UK GDPR)

Where applicable, we process personal data under these legal bases:

• Legitimate interests: operating, securing, and improving the Service.
• Consent: where required for certain cookies/analytics.
• Legal obligation: where we must comply with law (e.g., security or regulatory requests).

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including security, analytics, and support, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Sharing and transfers

We may share data with service providers that help us operate the Service (for example, hosting and analytics providers). Where we transfer personal data outside the UK, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Your rights

Depending on your circumstances, you may have rights under data protection law, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. To exercise your rights, contact us at our contact page.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically.

13. Contact and complaints

Privacy questions: please use our contact page.

If you are unhappy with our response, you may have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).