Privacy Policy

At Payda, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how Payda.com (“Payda,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit our website or use our services.
By accessing or using Payda, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
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. Your continued use of Payda after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Introduction

Payda is a shopping search engine that helps users find and compare products across various online retailers. We do not sell products ourselves; we aggregate publicly available information from third-party sources to provide search results.
Our basic services do not require user registration, but we may collect certain information to improve your experience and site functionality.This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through Payda.com. It does not apply to third-party sites linked from our platform.

Information We Collect

We collect limited information to provide and improve our services. We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health or financial details) unless voluntarily provided.

Personal Information

We do not require registration for core features, so we typically do not collect personal identifiers like names, emails, or addresses. If you contact us via email or forms, we may collect the information you provide (e.g., name and email) to respond to your inquiry.

Usage Information

When you search or browse Payda, we automatically collect non-personal data to enhance site performance:

• Search queries and viewed products (anonymized).
• Interaction data (e.g., clicks on results or filters).
• Referral sources (e.g., how you arrived at our site).

This data helps us refine search algorithms and understand user preferences without identifying individuals.

Device Information

We collect basic technical details to ensure compatibility and security:

• IP address (anonymized).
• Browser type, device type, and operating system.
• Screen resolution and language settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to operate and improve Payda:

• Delivering search results and personalized recommendations (based on anonymized queries).
• Analyzing site usage to optimize features and fix bugs.
• Responding to user inquiries or support requests.
• Preventing fraud and ensuring site security.
• Complying with legal obligations.

We do not use your information for marketing without consent.

How We Share Your Information

Payda does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share anonymized or aggregated data for:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics tools like Google Analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements (e.g., court orders or to protect rights/safety).
• Business transfers (e.g., in a merger or acquisition).

We do not share search history or personal data with third-party advertisers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Payda uses essential cookies for functionality (e.g., session management).

We also use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to track site usage anonymously. You can manage cookies via your browser settings:

• Disable cookies to limit tracking, but this may affect site features.
• Our cookies do not store personal identifiers.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy (forthcoming).

Your Choices

• Opt-Out of Analytics:
  Use browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-Out to prevent tracking.
• Delete Data:
  Contact us to request deletion of any stored inquiry data.
• No Registration:
  Basic use requires no account, so no data persistence.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR for EU residents, CCPA for California), you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw consent (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@payda.com. We respond within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

Payda is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

International Users

Payda is hosted in the United States. By using our site, you consent to data transfer to and processing in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. Significant updates will be notified via email or site notice. Check this page periodically for the latest version.

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@payda.com
• Address: Payda Inc., [Your Address], United States

Thank you for trusting Payda with your shopping searches.