Privacy Policy

At Buydecider ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered shopping decision assistant service (the "Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

• Account Data: When you register, we collect your name and email address.
• Image Data: Images you upload for analysis. These are processed in real-time and are not stored on our servers after processing.

b) Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We record metadata about your use of the Service, such as the dates and number of image recognition requests, and the decisions made.
• Technical Data: We collect your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system for security and operational purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
• Process your image recognition requests and present the results.
• Communicate with you about service-related issues, updates, and security alerts.
• Improve our algorithms and the overall user experience.
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure the security of our Service.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your data is:

• The performance of our contract with you (providing the Service).
• Our legitimate interests in improving and securing our Service.
• Your consent (where required and obtained).

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not and will never sell your personal data. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with vendors who provide services on our behalf:
  • AI Providers: We share image data with third-party AI APIs (including but not limited to Kimi by Moonshot AI, Chatgpt, Gemini by Google, and Deepseek) solely for the purpose of generating analysis for you. We encourage you to review their privacy policies: Kimi Privacy Policy, Deepseek Privacy Policy, Chatgpt Privacy Policy, Gemini Privacy Policy .
  • Cloud Infrastructure: We use Cloudflare for security and performance services. Their privacy policy can be found here: Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information is processed and stored on servers located in the United States. If you are accessing our Service from outside the U.S., please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. where our servers are located.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (SSL/TLS). However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account and usage data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting us at privacy@buydecider.com. We will process your request within 15 business days.

8. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@buydecider.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use a session cookie solely to keep you logged in during your visit. This cookie is essential for the basic functionality of the Service and is not used for tracking or marketing purposes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last updated" date and posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any change means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@buydecider.com