Privacy Policy

Introduction

PedalFilter ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit PedalFilter, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Sign in with your Google account (we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from Google)
• Save pedals to your collection
• Submit a pedal to our database
• Contact us via email
• Interact with our forms

Account and Authentication

PedalFilter offers optional sign-in via Google OAuth. When you sign in, we receive the following information from Google:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your profile photo

We use this information solely to identify your account and display your profile within PedalFilter. We do not share your Google account information with third parties. You can sign in and out at any time, and you can request deletion of your account data by contacting us.

Saved Pedals

When you save pedals to your collection, we store the list of pedal IDs associated with your account. This data is stored securely and is used only to display your saved pedals when you sign in. Your saved pedals are private and not visible to other users.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Store and sync your saved pedals across devices
• Improve and optimize our website
• Understand how visitors use our site
• Respond to your inquiries and submissions
• Detect and prevent technical issues

Analytics

We use analytics services to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. These services may collect information about your use of PedalFilter and other websites. This information is used to improve our service and user experience.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to store your preferences (such as dark mode settings), manage authentication sessions, and to help us understand site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features (including sign-in) may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate PedalFilter:

• Google OAuth — for authentication. Google receives your sign-in request and shares your basic profile information with us. See the Google Privacy Policy.
• Vercel — for hosting and serving the website.
• Upstash — for securely storing account data and saved pedals.
• Awin — affiliate tracking for Reverb links (see Affiliate Programs section above).
• Amazon Associates — affiliate tracking for Amazon links (see Affiliate Programs section above).

Affiliate Programs

PedalFilter participates in affiliate programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links on our site. These programs use cookies and tracking technology to attribute sales. The affiliate networks we work with include:

• Awin — powers our Reverb affiliate links. Awin may set cookies and use tracking scripts (via dwin1.com) to attribute purchases. See the Awin Privacy Policy.
• Amazon Associates — PedalFilter is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. See the Amazon Privacy Notice.

These third-party services may collect information about your browsing activity across websites. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

YouTube API Services

PedalFilter uses YouTube API Services to display demo videos on pedal detail pages. By using PedalFilter, you acknowledge that YouTube API Services are subject to Google's privacy practices. Please review the Google Privacy Policy to understand how Google handles your data.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your account information and saved pedals for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove all associated data (profile information and saved pedals) within 30 days.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Sign out and stop using the service at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@pedalfilter.com.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. 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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@pedalfilter.com