Last updated: January 25, 2025
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
ParfuMatch ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By using ParfuMatch, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.
We collect information in the following ways: Information You Provide: • Account information (email, username) when you register • Votes and ratings you submit on dupes • Dupe suggestions or reviews you contribute • Communications when you contact us Automatically Collected Information: • Device information (browser type, operating system) • IP address and approximate location • Pages visited and time spent on the Service • Referring website or source • Cookies and similar tracking technologies Local Storage: • Anonymous visitor ID for voting (stored in your browser) • Theme preferences (light/dark mode) • Recently viewed items
We use collected information to: • Provide and maintain the Service • Enable voting and community features • Personalize your experience • Analyze usage patterns and improve the Service • Communicate with you about updates or support • Prevent fraud and abuse • Comply with legal obligations We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Our Service may include links and integrations with third-party services: Affiliate Partners: When you click affiliate links, you may be directed to third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon, Sephora). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. Analytics Providers: We may use services like Google Analytics to understand usage patterns. These services collect anonymous data and have their own privacy practices. Authentication Providers: If you sign in using third-party services (e.g., Google, Apple), we receive limited profile information as permitted by those services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
We may share your information in the following circumstances: • With your consent or at your direction • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets • With service providers who assist in operating the Service (under strict confidentiality) Aggregate, anonymized data that cannot identify you may be shared for analytics, research, or marketing purposes.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including: • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS) • Secure storage of account credentials • Regular security assessments • Limited access to personal data However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to: • Provide the Service and maintain your account • Comply with legal obligations • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements Anonymous voting data may be retained indefinitely to maintain community rankings. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information, though some data may persist in backups for a limited time.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: • Access: Request a copy of your personal data • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format • Objection: Object to certain processing activities • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
ParfuMatch is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
ParfuMatch is operated from and processes data in various locations. If you access the Service from outside our primary operating jurisdiction, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information as described in this policy.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used • Right to delete personal information • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information) • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Service. We will indicate the date of the last update at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice, such as an email notification or a prominent announcement on the Service.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Email: privacy@parfumatch.com You may also reach us through our Contact page for general inquiries.