Summary
We only collect the minimum information necessary to provide our service (email addresses for alerts). We never sell your data. We use standard analytics to understand how people use our site. That's it.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create a watchlist for recall alerts, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your search criteria (agencies, categories, brands, keywords)
- Your notification frequency preference (instant, daily, weekly)
That's all. We do not collect your name, phone number, address, payment information, or any other personal details.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- IP address (anonymized in analytics)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website (if you clicked a link to reach us)
This information is collected via standard web server logs and analytics tools.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We explicitly do NOT collect:
- Search history across different sessions (unless you're logged into an alert)
- Your precise geolocation
- Biometric data
- Social security numbers, government IDs, or financial information
- Medical or health information
2. How We Use Your Information
Email Addresses (Watchlists)
We use your email address solely to:
- Send you recall alerts matching your criteria
- Send a verification email when you create a watchlist
- Allow you to manage or delete your watchlists
We never send marketing emails, spam, or sell your email address to third parties.
Analytics Data
We use anonymized analytics to:
- Understand which features are most useful
- Identify technical issues or broken pages
- Measure overall site traffic and growth
- Improve the user experience
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized—we cannot identify individual users from this data.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We Do NOT Sell Your Data
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone. Period.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate Recall Radar:
- Vercel (Hosting)
- Hosts our website and handles CDN delivery. View Vercel Privacy Policy
- AWS (Backend Services)
- Stores recall data and sends email alerts via Amazon SES. View AWS Privacy Policy
- Analytics (TBD)
- We may use privacy-focused analytics tools like Plausible or Simple Analytics, which do not use cookies or track individuals.
These services have access only to the data necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal Obligations
We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a valid subpoena or court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Recall Radar, our users, or the public.
4. Data Retention and Deletion
Watchlist Data
We retain your watchlist and email address until you delete it. You can delete your watchlists at any time by:
- Clicking "Unsubscribe" in any alert email
- Using the watchlist management page (enter your email to view and delete)
- Emailing us at support@valkyrjainteractive.com
Once deleted, your email and preferences are permanently removed from our database within 30 days.
Analytics Data
Anonymized analytics data is retained for up to 24 months to track trends over time. This data cannot be linked back to individual users.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Recall Radar uses minimal cookies and tracking:
- Essential Cookies
- Required for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering your theme preference). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies
- Used to measure site usage. We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track individuals across sites.
We do NOT use advertising cookies, third-party tracking pixels, or social media trackers.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access
- Request a copy of the data we have about you (your watchlist criteria)
- Correction
- Update your watchlist criteria at any time
- Deletion
- Delete your watchlists and email address from our system
- Opt-Out
- Unsubscribe from alerts at any time
- Portability
- Export your watchlist data (contact us)
To exercise these rights, email us at support@valkyrjainteractive.com
7. Children's Privacy
Recall Radar is not intended for children under 13. 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 delete it.
8. Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Encrypted storage for email addresses and watchlist data
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Access controls limiting who can view data
However, no system is 100% secure. If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to support@valkyrjainteractive.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- We'll notify existing watchlist subscribers via email if changes are significant
- The updated policy will be posted on this page
Continued use of Recall Radar after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information:
Email: support@valkyrjainteractive.com
For general support questions, see our FAQ page or visit our About page.