Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Who we are
Glowscoutr ("we", "us", or "our") is a supplement ingredient discovery website accessible at glowscoutr.com. We help users find and purchase supplements based on their health goals. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
What data we collect
We collect minimal data. Specifically:
- Usage data: Pages visited, ingredients clicked, time spent on pages, and general browsing behaviour. This is collected automatically via analytics tools to help us understand how the site is used.
- Device data: Browser type, operating system, screen size, and approximate geographic region (country or city level). We do not collect your precise location.
- Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and to enable analytics. See the Cookies section below for more detail.
- Affiliate click data: When you click a product link, our affiliate partners (iHerb, Amazon) may collect data about your visit and purchase as governed by their own privacy policies.
We do not currently collect names, email addresses, or account information as Glowscoutr does not require users to register or log in.
How we use your data
- To understand which ingredients and categories are most popular so we can improve content and recommendations
- To monitor site performance and fix technical issues
- To track affiliate link clicks for commission reporting purposes
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Glowscoutr uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site. These are anonymous and aggregated.
- Affiliate cookies: Set by iHerb and Amazon when you click a product link. These track purchases for commission purposes and are governed by those platforms' own cookie policies.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Third-party services
Glowscoutr uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Vercel — website hosting. Vercel Privacy Policy
- Supabase — database infrastructure. Supabase Privacy Policy
- iHerb — affiliate partner. iHerb Privacy Policy
- Amazon Associates — affiliate partner. Amazon Privacy Notice
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- EU / GDPR users: Right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. Right to data portability. Right to withdraw consent at any time.
- California / CCPA users: Right to know what personal data is collected. Right to delete personal data. Right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
Data retention
We retain anonymised analytics data for up to 26 months. Since we do not collect personal accounts or emails, there is no personal profile data to delete. If you believe we hold personal data about you, contact us and we will respond within 30 days.
Children's privacy
Glowscoutr is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Glowscoutr after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at ktaey129@gmail.com.