Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 30, 2026
Summary of Key Points
PriceHeist (priceheist.online) values your privacy. We collect minimal personal data required to monitor product prices and send alerts. We never sell your personal data to third parties or advertising networks.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly provided by you and automatically through your use of the service:
- Account & Credentials: Email address, full name, phone number, and encrypted password (or Google OAuth profile details when signing in via Google).
- Marketplace Tracking Data: Product URLs you track across Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, and Shopify, target price alerts, and unit cost margins.
- Notification Preferences: Contact details (email address and WhatsApp phone number) specified for receiving price drop alerts.
- Technical & Session Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and session tokens (`pricepulse-auth-token`).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information exclusively to provide and improve the PriceHeist platform:
- Automating recurring price checks on your tracked marketplace listings.
- Sending instant email and WhatsApp notifications when prices drop or reach your target thresholds.
- Calculating profit margins and Buy Box risk indicators for seller accounts.
- Authenticating user sessions and managing subscription access tiers.
3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not rent or sell your data. We share necessary data only with trusted infrastructure providers:
Supabase PostgreSQL
Encrypted database storage and secure user session management.
Google OAuth API
1-click authentication and account verification.
Twilio & Meta WhatsApp Cloud
Dispatching instant price drop notifications to your phone.
Nodemailer / SMTP
Dispatching transactional alerts and password resets.
4. Data Security & Retention
All data transmitted to PriceHeist is encrypted in transit using industry-standard TLS/HTTPS protocols. We store user passwords using secure cryptographic hashes. You can delete your tracked products or account at any time, which permanently purges your records.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have full control over your data:
- Access & Update: View and edit your profile or notification channels in your Account & Settings tabs.
- Deletion: Delete individual product trackers or submit a full account deletion request.
- Opt-Out: Disable email or WhatsApp notifications at any time from your settings panel.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our support team at support@priceheist.online.