Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PoolCures ("we," "our," or "us") operates the poolcures.com website and platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. By using PoolCures, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Business name, type, and industry
• Business location (zip code, city, state)
• Number of employees and revenue range
• Phone number (optional)

Spend Data

When you use our spend analysis tools, we collect:

• Vendor names and spending amounts
• Spending categories and frequency
• Uploaded invoices (stored securely)

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our platform
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our platform
• To create and manage your account
• To analyze your spending and provide benchmark comparisons
• To match you with relevant group buying campaigns
• To calculate aggregated (anonymized) demand data for supplier negotiations
• To send transactional emails (account updates, campaign notifications)
• To improve our platform and develop new features
• To detect and prevent fraud

4. How We Share Your Information

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

• Suppliers: Only aggregated, anonymized demand data (e.g., "127 businesses in your area need shipping services"). Never individual business data without your explicit consent.
• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate (hosting, email, payment processing, analytics). They are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Vercel, Neon)

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

For All Users

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

You have additional rights including data portability, restriction of processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

PoolCures is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: privacy@poolcures.com