This Privacy Policy explains what information Urban Beautiq ("we", "us") collects when you use urbanbeautiq.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site you agree to this policy.
1. Information we collect
- Account information — when you create an account we collect your name, email, and password (stored as a one-way bcrypt hash).
- Usage data — pages visited, deals clicked, votes/ratings cast, search terms, and similar interactions, used to improve the product.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, device, and approximate location derived from IP. Used for security and analytics.
- Cookies — see our Cookie Policy.
2. How we use information
- To provide and operate the Site, including search and personalized recommendations.
- To attribute outbound clicks to retailer affiliate programs.
- To prevent abuse, fraud, and brute-force login attempts.
- To send you occasional product updates (only if you opt in).
3. Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share limited data with the following categories of recipients:
- Retailer affiliate networks (Amazon Associates, Impact, Rakuten, eBay Partner Network) — anonymized click events for commission tracking.
- Hosting & infrastructure providers — to run the Site.
- Law enforcement — only when required by law.
4. Data retention
We keep account data for as long as your account is active. Click logs and search history are kept for up to 24 months for analytics. You can request deletion at any time.
5. Your rights
Depending on where you live (e.g., California, EU, UK), you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the data we hold about you, and to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, email Help@urbanbeautiq.com.
6. Security
We use industry-standard security including bcrypt password hashing, HTTPS, httpOnly auth cookies, and rate-limited login. No system is perfectly secure, but we work hard to protect your data.
7. Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
8. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be notified via the Site or by email.
9. Contact
Questions? Email Help@urbanbeautiq.com.