Privacy Policy - DevicePick

At DevicePick, we take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information Collection

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when:

  • Creating and managing your account
  • Participating in discussions or reviews
  • Subscribing to our newsletters
  • Contacting our support team
  • Responding to surveys or feedback forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our platform:

  • Device information (type, operating system, browser)
  • IP address and location data
  • Usage patterns and preferences
  • Browsing history on our platform
  • Performance and error data

2. Use of Information

We use your information to:

  • Personalize your experience with device comparisons and recommendations
  • Improve our platform's features and functionality
  • Send relevant notifications about new phones and updates
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Data Protection

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of sensitive data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Strict access controls for our staff
  • Secure data storage with regular backups
  • Continuous monitoring for potential security threats

4. Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze site traffic and user behavior
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Improve site performance and speed
  • Enable social media integration features

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Object to certain data processing activities
  • Request data portability

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • User authentication services
  • Content delivery networks
  • Email communication services

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

  • Your account remains active
  • Necessary to provide our services
  • Required by applicable laws
  • Needed for legitimate business purposes

8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. When we make significant changes:

  • We'll notify users via email or site notifications
  • Post prominent notices on our platform
  • Update the "last modified" date

9. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

Last updated: January 2025