Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 19, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account information: When you register, we collect your email address, username, and password (stored as a secure hash — we never store plain-text passwords).

Usage data: We collect anonymous page views, search queries, and feature usage to improve the site. This does not personally identify you.

Cookies: We use essential cookies for session management and login persistence ("Remember me"). We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain your account
• To send price alert notifications you've requested
• To send optional weekly digest emails (you can opt out anytime)
• To improve our service and data quality

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Watch Identifier (Photo Upload)

When you use the Watch Identifier feature, your uploaded image is:

• Sent to OpenAI's API for analysis
• Processed in real-time
• Not stored on our servers
• Not used for training or any other purpose

OpenAI's data handling is governed by their own privacy policy.

4. Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us. Usage analytics are aggregated and anonymised — they cannot be traced back to individual users.

5. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption on all pages
• Bcrypt password hashing
• CSRF protection on forms
• Rate limiting on sensitive endpoints
• Session fixation prevention

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — anonymous site usage statistics
• OpenAI — Watch Identifier AI feature
• Hostinger — web hosting and email

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing emails
• Export your collection data

8. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at contact@thewatchinfo.com.