CouPony Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 29, 2025

Applies to: CouPony browser extension and the website at https://coupony.co

This Privacy Policy explains how CouPony ("CouPony", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information in connection with the CouPony browser extension (the "Extension") and our website coupony.co (together, the "Service").

By installing or using the Extension, visiting our website, or creating an account, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who we are

CouPony is a free-to-use browser extension and online service available at coupony.co designed to help users improve their shopping experience.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us using the contact details provided on our website.

2. Scope of this policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Use of the CouPony browser extension
• Use of our website coupony.co
• Use of CouPony with or without an online account

It does not apply to third-party websites or services that you may access through CouPony. Those services have their own privacy policies.

3. Use without an account (anonymous local mode)

You can use CouPony without creating an online account. In this mode:

• CouPony may store certain settings, preferences, and locally cached data only on your device (for example, in browser storage).
• This locally stored data is generally not sent to our servers and is used only to provide core functionality on your device.
• If some features require contacting our servers (for example, checking availability of offers), we will only send the minimum necessary technical data required to perform that request.
• Because you do not create an online account in this mode, we do not know who you are and do not associate your usage with an identifiable profile.

Using CouPony without an account may limit some convenience features, such as synchronization across devices and personalized recommendations.

4. Use with an account

You may choose to create an account to unlock additional features, including synchronization across devices and more accurate service recommendations.

When you create and use an account, we may collect:

Account information:

• Email address
• Password or authentication data (stored in encrypted form)

Profile and preference information (optional):

• Settings and configuration of the Extension
• Saved items, lists, or other content you choose to store
• Other optional data you choose to provide to improve your experience

Usage information related to your account:

• How you interact with the Extension and website
• Features you use and basic technical logs (e.g., timestamps, error logs)

You can choose how much additional data you provide. The more information you opt to share, the more we can personalize and improve the services and recommendations provided to you.

5. Information we may collect automatically

When you use the Service (with or without an account), we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:

Device and browser information:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Language settings

Log and usage data:

• Date and time of use
• App/extension version
• Diagnostic information (crash reports, performance metrics)

Limited request and interaction data:

• Information related to specific actions you perform in the Extension (e.g., enabling a feature, triggering a check or lookup)

This information is used mainly for providing the Service, maintaining security, and improving performance and reliability.

6. Browser extension permissions and data access

To function properly, the Extension may request certain browser permissions. Depending on the platform and version, these may include, for example:

• Permission to access and store data in your browser storage
• Permission to read limited information about the webpage you are viewing when you actively use the Extension
• Permission to display notifications (if you enable them)

CouPony uses these permissions only for the following purposes:

• To provide core features of the Service
• To save and apply your preferences and settings
• To enhance your experience and provide more accurate recommendations
• To maintain security and prevent abuse

We do not use these permissions to build a general profile of your browsing history unrelated to providing CouPony's functionality.

7. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Service:

• Operating the Extension and website
• Creating and managing your account (if you choose to register)
• Syncing your data across devices where you are logged in

To improve and personalize the Service:

• Customizing features, content, and recommendations
• Understanding how features are used to improve usability and performance

To communicate with you:

• Sending service-related messages (e.g., security alerts, updates)
• Responding to your support requests

To ensure security and prevent abuse:

• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and technical issues

To comply with legal obligations:

• Responding to valid legal requests and enforcing our Terms of Use

8. Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your personal data may include:

• Performance of a contract: When we process data to provide the Service you requested (e.g., maintain your account, sync your data).
• Legitimate interests: When we process data to improve the Service, maintain security, and perform analytics, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: When we ask for your consent for specific processing activities (e.g., certain types of optional analytics or marketing communications).
• Legal obligations: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws.

9. When we share your information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers (processors):

With third-party companies that help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting providers, email services, analytics providers). These providers are only allowed to process your data on our behalf and according to our instructions.

Legal and safety reasons:

When we believe in good faith that sharing is reasonably necessary to comply with a law, regulation, legal process, or government request; to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

Business transfers:

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will take steps to ensure that your rights continue to be protected.

10. Data retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

• For as long as you maintain an account with us
• For as long as needed to provide you with the Service
• For as long as needed to meet legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize personal data associated with your account within a reasonable time, unless we are required to keep certain information for legal reasons.

Locally stored data (in anonymous local mode) remains on your device until you delete it (for example, by removing the Extension or clearing your browser storage).

11. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal data, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations
• Restriction: Request that we limit certain processing activities
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing based on our legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

You can exercise many of these rights through your account settings (where available) or by contacting us using the contact details provided on our website.

You may also:

• Disable or uninstall the Extension via your browser settings
• Use the Service without creating an account, with reduced functionality
• Adjust browser permissions for the Extension (where supported by your browser)

If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, where applicable.

12. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website and/or Extension may use cookies or similar technologies (such as local storage) to:

• Remember your settings and preferences
• Maintain your session when you are logged in
• Perform basic analytics to improve the Service

Where required by law, we will request your consent before using non-essential cookies.

13. Children's privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or a higher age as required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can delete it.

14. Third-party websites and services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, or may interact with them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. You should review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.

15. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

16. International data transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than the country where you are located. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your jurisdiction.

Where required, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected, for example by using standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

17. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Service or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Service after the changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

18. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the contact adress legal@coupony.co.