1. Introduction

Welcome to whatiwant.uk ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Account Information: Email address, display name, and password (if using email/password authentication)
Wishlist Data: Product links, titles, images, notes, and other information you add to your wishlists
Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide in your profile

2.2 Information from Third-Party Services

If you choose to sign in using Google OAuth, we collect:

Your Google account email address
Your Google account display name
Your Google account ID

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Usage data and activity logs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Create and manage your account
Process your requests and transactions
Send you administrative information, including account verification emails
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you choose to share a wishlist with others, the information you include in that wishlist will be visible to those with access
Public Wishlists: If you create a public wishlist, it may be accessible to anyone with the shareable link
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, hosting)
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of passwords using industry-standard hashing algorithms
Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication mechanisms

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can access and review your personal information through your account settings
Correction: You can update or correct your information at any time
Deletion: You can delete your account and associated data at any time
Data Portability: You can export your wishlist data
Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain communications by adjusting your account settings

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

8. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through your account settings or by using the contact information provided on our website.