Thank you for using GreenSwitch, your eco-friendly shopping companion that suggests sustainable and second-hand product alternatives while you browse online stores like Amazon and Flipkart. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our browser extension and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information to improve our services and personalize your experience:
Basic User Information:
- Email address (during signup)
- Signup status (to track whether the user has completed onboarding)
Usage Data:
- Product pages visited on supported platforms (Amazon, Flipkart)
- Clicks on recommended sustainable products (e.g., ReFit, BrownLiving)
- Timestamps and platform (for analytics purposes)
Technical Data:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (for performance monitoring)
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data to:
- Display relevant sustainable or second-hand product suggestions.
- Understand usage patterns across regions and platforms.
- Track the effectiveness of affiliate partners and eco-product clicks.
- Improve the user experience by refining our recommendation algorithms.
- Ensure onboarding is completed by each user.
3. Data Storage and Security
- Data Storage: All user data is securely stored using MongoDB, which is managed in a controlled cloud environment.
- Hosting: Our backend services are hosted on Fly.io, which provides secure infrastructure for handling data transmission and API requests.
- Security Measures:
- We use HTTPS to encrypt data transmission.
- Only authorized servers and services can access the database.
- We do not sell or share your data with third parties without consent.
4. Third-Party Services
GreenSwitch may include affiliate links to third-party websites such as ReFit, BrownLiving, KindLife, etc. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their respective privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain user data for as long as it is necessary to deliver our services and fulfill legitimate business or legal obligations. You may request data deletion at any time by contacting us at the email below.
6. Your Choices
- You can uninstall the extension at any time.
- You can contact us to delete your account and associated data.
- You can choose not to click or interact with suggested links.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here and communicated via the extension or email if necessary.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your data or this policy, please contact us at:
greenswitch2025@gmail.com