Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Search Queries: When you search for products, we temporarily process your query to generate recommendations. Searches are not stored with personal identifiers.
• Gift Finder Inputs: Budget, occasion, interests shared with our AI tool are used only for that session.
• Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect name and email to respond to your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information

• Location: We use your IP address to detect country/region for currency display (USD, INR, etc.). This is not stored permanently.
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, screen size for responsive design optimization.
• Analytics: We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand traffic patterns (pages visited, time on site). No personally identifiable information is collected.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide AI Recommendations: Process your search to match relevant products from our database.
• Improve Service: Analyze aggregated, anonymized usage patterns to improve accuracy and user experience.
• Localization: Display prices in your local currency and show region-appropriate products.
• Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and resolve issues.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Product Links: When you click on a recommended product, you're redirected to the retailer's website (Amazon, etc.). We may earn a small affiliate commission. The retailer's privacy policy governs any data collected after you leave BlinkAI.

Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (hosting, analytics) who are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for providing services to us.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality:

• localStorage: To remember your country code and theme preference (dark/light mode).
• Session Cookies: For maintaining your search context during a single session.
• Analytics Cookies: To understand traffic patterns (anonymized, no cross-site tracking).

You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not work properly.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and regular security audits. While no system is 100% secure, we take data protection seriously and continuously update our practices.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we have about you (minimal, as we don't store personal search history).
• Deletion: Request deletion of any personal data (contact information from support inquiries).
• Opt-Out: Disable analytics cookies via browser settings.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a standard format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@blinkai.shop.

7. Children's Privacy

BlinkAI is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

BlinkAI operates globally. Your information may be processed in countries where data protection laws differ. By using our service, you consent to this transfer. We comply with GDPR for EU users and similar regulations worldwide.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

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