Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for ProfitScout

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At ProfitScout, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. By using ProfitScout, you consent to the practices described in this policy.


1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

a. Personal Information

When you register for an account or subscribe to a service, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Billing address
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party processors)
  • Business information (e.g., Amazon seller details)

b. Usage Data

We automatically collect data about how you use the website and tools:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral URLs

c. Data from Third Parties

As a profit calculation tool, we integrate with Keepa’s API. The data we fetch includes:

  • Product prices
  • Sales ranks
  • Historical sales data
  • Product identifiers (e.g., ASINs)

This data is used solely to perform calculations and is not shared or stored beyond what is required.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Provide accurate ROI, margin, and profit estimates
  • Personalize user experience
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send administrative emails (like password resets or billing notices)
  • Analyze usage for internal improvements

We do not sell your data to third parties.


3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., hosting, payment gateways, customer support) who help us operate our services.
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

All partners are contractually obligated to protect your data in accordance with this policy.


4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

You may request that we delete your personal data at any time by contacting us at privacy@profitscout.com.


5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, including:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of your data.
  • Right to Rectify: You can update or correct your information.
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain data uses, such as marketing.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@profitscout.com.


6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.


7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, such as Keepa or Stripe. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before interacting with their services.


8. Children’s Privacy

ProfitScout does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify users via email or a notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

ProfitScout Privacy Officer

Email: privacy@profitscout.com

Website: www.profitscout.com (hypothetical)