This Privacy Policy explains how PriceWalay.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our service.
1. Information We Collect
PriceWalay.com collects minimal personal information. We collect information in the following ways:
- Contact Form Submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to price alerts or newsletters
- Analytics Data: Anonymous usage data such as pages visited, search queries, and device type (via Google Analytics)
- Local Storage: Wishlist and recently viewed products, stored only on your device
We do not require user registration or accounts. No purchase data is collected — all transactions happen on Partner Store websites.
2. How We Use Information
The information we collect is used for:
- Responding to contact form inquiries and support requests
- Sending deal alerts and newsletters to subscribers (with their consent)
- Improving our website based on anonymous usage analytics
- Detecting and preventing abuse or technical issues
- Complying with legal obligations
We never use your personal data for advertising profiling or sell it to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies & Analytics
PriceWalay.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to understand how visitors use our site. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- Local Storage: Used to remember your wishlist and recently viewed products — this data never leaves your device
By using PriceWalay.com, you consent to our use of these technologies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., hosting, email delivery), bound by confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may transfer to the new entity under the same privacy protections
When you click through to a Partner Store, that store's own privacy policy applies to any data collected during your visit.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure server infrastructure and access controls
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Password hashing using bcrypt for admin accounts
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Contact Messages: Kept for up to 12 months for quality assurance, then deleted
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: Retained as per Google Analytics default settings (26 months)
- Server Logs: Deleted after 30 days
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletters at any time via the unsubscribe link
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@pricewalay.com.
8. Children's Privacy
PriceWalay.com is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our homepage. Your continued use of PriceWalay.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us: