Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025 · Effective for thepricehunt.com

1. Data Collection

We collect: (a) Account data — name, email address, password hash; (b) Usage data — pages visited, search queries, products viewed; (c) Wishlist data — products saved; (d) Newsletter subscription email; (e) Anonymised affiliate click data (no personally identifiable information stored against clicks).

2. Data Use

Collected data is used to: provide and improve our services; personalise product recommendations; send transactional emails (account, password reset); send newsletter (if subscribed); analyse site traffic and user behaviour via Google Analytics 4.

3. Cookies

ThePriceHunt.com uses: (a) Essential cookies — session management, CSRF protection; (b) Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4 (can be opted out); (c) Affiliate cookies — for affiliate commission attribution (Amazon 24-hour cookie, Cuelinks/EarnKaro as per their policies). A cookie consent banner is displayed on first visit.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We share data with: Amazon.in (via PA API), Google Analytics, AWS (hosting infrastructure), SES (email delivery), and affiliate networks (anonymised click data only).

5. Amazon-Specific Disclosure

As required by the Amazon Associates Programme Operating Agreement, ThePriceHunt.com:

clearly identifies itself as an Amazon Associate on every page via footer disclosure;
does not display Amazon customer reviews in a manner that violates Associates policies;
does not make any false or misleading representations about Amazon products or prices;
complies with all Amazon Operating Agreement requirements as updated from time to time.

6. User Rights

Under applicable Indian law, users have the right to: access their personal data; correct inaccurate data; delete their account and associated data; withdraw newsletter consent at any time. Requests can be submitted via the Contact Us page.

7. Data Retention

Account data is retained until account deletion. Analytics data retained per Google's standard retention policy (14 months). Newsletter data retained until unsubscription. Affiliate click logs retained for 12 months for commission reconciliation.

8. Affiliate Disclosure

ThePriceHunt.com is a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.in. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We also participate in other affiliate programmes and may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on this site.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related requests or queries, please contact us via the Contact Us page on thepricehunt.com once it is live, or email us at the address provided in the site footer.