Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 13, 2025

1. Introduction

FairPrice ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our anonymous budget matching service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • Email address (for license key delivery and recovery)
  • License key (used for authentication)
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe - we never store your card details)

2.2 Project Data

  • Project titles and descriptions (encrypted)
  • Budget ranges (encrypted)
  • Optional email addresses for result notifications (encrypted)
  • Project creation and expiration dates
  • Match results and fair price calculations

2.3 Technical Information

  • IP addresses (for rate limiting and security)
  • Session data (stored securely with HTTP-only cookies)
  • Server logs (for debugging and security monitoring)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

  • Provide the budget matching service
  • Send you your license key and recovery emails
  • Process payments through Stripe
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Improve our service

4. Data Security

We take security seriously:

  • Encryption: All sensitive data (budget ranges, project details, emails) is encrypted using Fernet encryption
  • HTTPS: All communications are encrypted in transit
  • No Tracking: We don't use tracking cookies or third-party analytics
  • Secure Sessions: HTTP-only, secure cookies prevent XSS attacks
  • CSRF Protection: All forms are protected against cross-site request forgery

5. Data Retention

Automatic Deletion: All project data is automatically deleted after 30 days or upon project completion, whichever comes first. This includes:

  • Budget ranges
  • Project descriptions
  • Match results
  • Optional email addresses

License information is retained as long as your account is active.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Stripe

We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe has access to your payment information but we never store or have access to your full credit card details. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.

6.2 Email Service (SendGrid)

We use SendGrid to send transactional emails (license keys, recovery emails). Your email address is only used for these purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
  • Correction: Update your email address
  • Portability: Export your project history

Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

8. Cookies

We use only essential cookies for:

  • Session management (keeping you logged in)
  • Security (CSRF protection)

We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

FairPrice is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Summary: We collect minimal data, encrypt everything sensitive, automatically delete project data after 30 days, and never sell or share your information. Your privacy is our priority.