Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 24, 2026

1. Introduction

BidRadar ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome browser extension and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
  • Username (optional)

2.2 Notification Preferences

If you enable notifications, we may collect:

  • Email address for email alerts
  • Telegram Chat ID for Telegram notifications
  • Phone number for SMS notifications (if enabled)

2.3 Usage Data

We collect information about how you use our service:

  • Search keywords and watchlist items you create
  • Categories and filters you use
  • Listings you view or interact with

2.4 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card numbers. Stripe may collect payment information in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Send you auction alerts based on your watchlist
  • Process your subscription payments
  • Communicate with you about your account
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Stripe: For payment processing
  • SendGrid: For email notifications
  • Telegram: For Telegram notifications (if enabled)
  • Twilio: For SMS notifications (if enabled)

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

  • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
  • All API communications use HTTPS encryption
  • Authentication uses secure JWT tokens
  • Payment data is handled by PCI-compliant Stripe

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies and Local Storage

Our Chrome extension uses browser local storage to:

  • Store your authentication token
  • Remember your preferences
  • Cache session state for better user experience

We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the extension.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]