1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to operate and improve the Service:

• Visitor presence data: When you visit the Service, we automatically record your approximate location (country, region, city), browser, operating system, device type, entry page, referrer, and the pages you view. This is used to display real-time stats such as "Online Now" and visitor counts.
• Engagement data: We track views and clicks on listed products to calculate leaderboard rankings and display activity feeds.
• Account data: If you create an account, we collect your email address and any details you provide when submitting a product (name, URL, description, logo, category).
• Newsletter data: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address and subscription preferences are collected through our email provider (Flodesk).
• Payment data: When you place a bid, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not receive or store your full card details on our servers.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to operate and maintain the Service, display real-time visitor stats and leaderboard rankings based on paid bids, track engagement metrics (views and clicks), send our newsletter to subscribers, prevent abuse and fraud, communicate with you about your account or submissions, and improve our features and content.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, keep sessions active, and gather aggregate analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Service may not function correctly.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Service. Google Analytics collects usage data such as page views, session duration, and traffic source. This data is processed by Google under its privacy policy and is used in aggregate form to help us improve the Service. You can review Google's privacy policy and opt out of Google Analytics at policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Google AdSense and Advertising

We display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and/or other internet sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting google.com/settings/adsor aboutads.info/choices. Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies to serve ads on the Service; their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

6. Newsletter and Email

Our newsletter is powered by Flodesk. When you subscribe, your email address and preferences are stored with Flodesk and used solely to deliver our newsletter. We do not sell or rent your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email, which removes you from our mailing list.

7. Payment Processing

Bids and payments are processed by Stripe. We do not receive or store your full payment card details. All bids and payments are final and strictly non-refundable once placed. Refer to Stripe's privacy policy for details on how they handle payment data at stripe.com/privacy.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with service providers that help us operate the Service (such as hosting, analytics, email, and payment processing), and we may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.

9. Data Retention

We retain account and submission data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Aggregate analytics data may be retained in de-identified form indefinitely. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

10. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us. You can also close your account at any time, which removes your personal information from active use. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service contains links to external websites and tools submitted by third parties. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We do not endorse or guarantee the quality or safety of any external tools listed on the platform.

12. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information using industry-standard practices. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us so we can delete it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, with the updated "Last updated" date above.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page.