Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 15, 2024 | Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Wantzy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our want list application and related services.
Key Principle
We collect only the data necessary to provide you with our services and never sell your personal information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- • Account information (email address, name)
- • Want lists and items you save
- • Photos and images you upload
- • Links and URLs you save
- • Notes and descriptions you add
- • Communication with our support team
Information We Collect Automatically
- • Device information (OS, browser type)
- • Usage patterns and preferences
- • IP address and general location
- • Log data and error reports
- • Performance and analytics data
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
Sync your wants across devices, provide recommendations, and maintain your account.
Service Improvement
Analyze usage patterns to improve features, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.
Security & Support
Prevent fraud, provide customer support, and ensure platform security.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers
Third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, support)
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
Business Transfer
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
Technical Safeguards
- • End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- • Encryption at rest for stored data
- • Regular security updates and patches
- • Secure authentication systems
- • Regular security audits and testing
Organizational Safeguards
- • Limited access on a need-to-know basis
- • Employee training on data protection
- • Incident response procedures
- • Regular privacy impact assessments
- • Vendor security requirements
Your Privacy Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us:
Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Restriction
Limit how we process your data
Portability
Export your data in a portable format
Objection
Object to certain processing activities
Data Retention
Account Data
Retained while your account is active and for up to 2 years after deactivation for account recovery.
Want Lists
Deleted within 30 days of account deletion, unless you specifically request immediate deletion.
Analytics Data
Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained for up to 3 years for service improvement.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly if disabled.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
International Users
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
EU/UK Users
We comply with GDPR requirements and provide appropriate safeguards for international transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information below:
General Privacy Questions
Email: privacy@wantzy.io
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@wantzy.io
This privacy policy was last updated on December 15, 2024.
Previous versions available upon request.