Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 12, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to CheapestFinder ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate thecheapestfinder.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide our price comparison service:
- Search queries: Product names or URLs you enter. Used only to perform the search and not stored permanently.
- Usage data: Anonymous analytics such as pages visited and general location, collected via Vercel Analytics.
- Cookies: Used for basic site functionality. Affiliate networks may set their own cookies when you click through to their sites.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide price comparison results for your searches
- Improve and optimise our Site's performance
- Understand how users interact with our Site
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Affiliate Disclosure
CheapestFinder participates in affiliate programs including the Amazon Associates Program and the eBay Partner Network. When you click on product links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
5. Third-Party Services
- SerpAPI: Used to retrieve product price data. Your search queries are sent to SerpAPI to process results.
- Vercel Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics with no personally identifiable information collected.
- Amazon Associates / eBay Partner Network: Affiliate tracking when you click through to purchase products.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated data that does not identify any individual.
7. Data Retention
We do not permanently store your search queries. Anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 12 months.
8. Your Rights
You may have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you. Contact us at info@thecheapestfinder.com.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.