Privacy Policy | Clawringhouse

Clawringhouse ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website clawringhouse.shop.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when using our search service:

Search Queries: The text you enter into our search interface
Usage Data: How you interact with search results and recommendations

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we and our partners automatically collect certain information:

Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 5)
Analytics Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Providing and improving our product search service
Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
Displaying relevant advertisements
Complying with legal obligations
Preventing fraud and maintaining security

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Advertising Partners

We use Ezoic as our advertising partner. Ezoic uses cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity. Ezoic may share data with demand partners including Google AdX, Amazon, Index Exchange, and others.

Learn more: Ezoic Privacy Policy

3.2 Affiliate Programs

Clawringhouse is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

3.3 Search Service

Our product search functionality uses a self-hosted search aggregation service that queries multiple sources. Search queries are processed on our servers and are not logged or stored permanently.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Advertising Partners: To display personalized ads
With Affiliate Partners: When you click affiliate links
For Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

5.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.

5.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

5.3 Advertising Cookies

Used by Ezoic and advertising partners to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing activity across different websites.

5.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and prevent personalized advertising. Our consent management platform (provided by Ezoic) allows you to manage advertising preferences.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

Search Queries: Not permanently stored (processed in real-time)
Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
Advertising Data: Managed by Ezoic (see their privacy policy)

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@clawringhouse.shop.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals. Our website does not currently respond to these signals. You can manage advertising preferences through our consent management platform or your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to say no to the sale of personal information
Right to access your personal information
Right to equal service and price

We do not sell personal information. To exercise CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@clawringhouse.shop.

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at privacy@clawringhouse.shop.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

Email: privacy@clawringhouse.shop
Website: https://clawringhouse.shop

Advertising Disclosure

Third-Party Advertising: We partner with Ezoic to display advertisements on our website. Ezoic uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. These ads may be personalized based on your interests.

Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

By using Clawringhouse, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.