Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• •Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture.
• •Search Data: OEM codes you search for and upload via Excel files.
• •Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including search queries, page visits, and feature usage.
• •Payment Information: When you subscribe to a paid plan, payment details are processed securely by our payment provider (Iyzico). We do not store your full credit card information.
• •Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for service functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• •Service Delivery: To provide search functionality, manage your account, and process subscriptions.
• •Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service quality.
• •Communication: To send important updates, subscription notifications, and customer support.
• •Security: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, and maintain platform security.
• •Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• •Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our service (Google OAuth, Iyzico payment processing).
• •Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• •Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• •Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
• •Access Control: Limited employee access to personal data, with strict authentication.
• •Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
• •Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with backup systems.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• •Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active.
• •Search History: Retained for service improvement and analytics, anonymized after 12 months.
• •Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for accounting and legal compliance.
• •After Account Deletion: Most personal data is deleted within 30 days, except data required for legal obligations.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights:

• •Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• •Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
• •Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• •Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• •Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications.
• •Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• •Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality.
• •Analytics Cookies: To understand usage patterns and improve our service.
• •Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect service functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services:

• •Google OAuth: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy).
• •Iyzico: For payment processing (subject to Iyzico's Privacy Policy).
• •Analytics: We may use analytics services to improve user experience.

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Google API Services User Data Policy

OemSearcher's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We only request access to Google user data that is necessary for our application to function. Specifically, we access your basic profile information (name, email address, and profile picture) through Google Sign-In solely for the purpose of account creation and authentication. We do not use this data for any other purposes, including advertising or marketing to third parties.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: