Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

DiffScout ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our price monitoring service.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and name through our authentication provider (Clerk). We do not store passwords directly.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you use DiffScout, including:

  • URLs you monitor
  • Price data extracted from those URLs
  • Screenshots of monitored pages
  • Alert preferences and webhook configurations

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, and device information for security and analytics purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the DiffScout service
  • Monitor prices on URLs you specify
  • Send you price change alerts via email or webhook
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use trusted third-party services for hosting and authentication:

  • Authentication: Clerk
  • Database: Neon (PostgreSQL)
  • Hosting: Vercel

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who help us operate DiffScout
  • Law enforcement when required by law

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@diffscout.com.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through the service.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@diffscout.com.