Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 27, 2025

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how CouponPilot ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our browser extension and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By installing or using CouponPilot, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address and display name.
• Support Communications: When you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide in your communications.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Store Detection: When you visit a supported retailer's checkout page, we detect the store domain to find applicable coupons.
• Coupon Application Results: We collect anonymous data about which coupons worked or didn't work to improve our coupon database for all users.
• Extension Usage: Basic usage statistics such as when coupons are applied and approximate savings amounts (anonymized and aggregated).
• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, and extension version for compatibility and troubleshooting purposes.

2.3 Information from Cookies

Our website uses cookies to remember your preferences and provide a better experience. See Section 7 for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide the Services: Find and apply coupon codes at checkout on supported retailers.
• Improve Our Coupon Database: Track which coupons are working to ensure we only offer valid codes to our users.
• Enhance User Experience: Understand how users interact with our extension to make improvements.
• Provide Support: Respond to your inquiries and resolve issues.
• Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats.
• Communicate Updates: Send important notices about the Services (if you've provided an email).

4. Information We Don't Collect

• Payment Information: We never see, access, or store your credit card numbers, bank details, or any payment credentials.
• Personal Shopping Details: We don't track what specific items you purchase or their prices.
• Browsing History: We don't monitor or record your general browsing activity. We only activate on checkout pages of supported stores.
• Passwords: We never collect or store passwords for any websites you visit.
• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We don't collect your name, address, phone number, or other personal details unless you voluntarily provide them.

5. Data Sharing

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Period.

5.2 Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party companies that help us operate our Services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics), bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request.
• Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of CouponPilot, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to users.

5.3 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you personally (e.g., "X% of users saved money at Store Y") for research, marketing, or improving our Services.

6. Data Storage & Security

6.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting employee access to user data
• Input validation and SQL injection prevention

6.2 Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Anonymous, aggregated data may be retained indefinitely to improve our coupon database.

6.3 Data Location

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located in various countries. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

7.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites and extensions remember your preferences and understand usage patterns.

7.2 How We Use Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for the extension to function properly (e.g., remembering your settings).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Services to make improvements.

7.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

7.4 Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not track users who have enabled this feature in their browsers.

8. Your Rights & Choices

8.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we have about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection by adjusting extension settings or uninstalling.

8.2 Uninstalling the Extension

You can stop using CouponPilot at any time by uninstalling the browser extension. Instructions:

• Chrome: Right-click the extension icon → "Remove from Chrome"
• Edge: Right-click the extension icon → "Remove from Microsoft Edge"
• Brave: Right-click the extension icon → "Remove from Brave"

8.3 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

8.4 European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Children's Privacy

CouponPilot is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users through the extension or via email (if provided)
• Provide a summary of changes where appropriate

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@couponpilot.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.