Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how PinkScanner ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit pinkscanner.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Data We Collect

PinkScanner is a free comparison platform. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our services. However, we do collect some data automatically:

• Analytics data - We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our Site. This includes page views, session duration, referral sources, device type, and approximate geographic location.
• Affiliate click tracking - When you click an affiliate link, we record the click event to measure our performance with affiliate partners. We do not store personally identifiable information from these events.
• Theme preference - Your light/dark mode preference is stored locally on your device using localStorage. This data never leaves your browser.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies - Used to understand site usage and improve our services. These cookies are set by our analytics provider and help us measure traffic and visitor behavior.
• Affiliate tracking cookies - Our affiliate partners may set cookies when you click affiliate links to attribute purchases.
• localStorage - We store your theme preference (light or dark mode) in your browser's localStorage. This is not a cookie and is not transmitted to any server.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process data:

• Analytics providers - We use third-party analytics services to understand site usage and improve our platform.
• Infrastructure providers - We use cloud hosting and database services to operate the Site.
• Affiliate networks - We partner with affiliate networks that may set cookies when you click affiliate links on our Site.

Your Rights (GDPR)

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

• Right of access - Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure - Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to data portability - Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to restrict processing - Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to object - Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Affiliate click data is retained for up to 24 months for reporting purposes. This data does not contain personally identifiable information. localStorage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data.

Children's Privacy

PinkScanner is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please use our contact form.