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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use Karper, we collect:

  • Account information: Your name, email address, and profile picture from Google OAuth
  • Usage data: Search queries, search history, and feature usage patterns
  • API key metadata: Key creation timestamps (we never store raw API keys — only secure hashes)
  • Payment information: Processed securely through Stripe — we never store your card details

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process searches and deliver lead intelligence results
  • Manage your account and subscription
  • Send important service-related communications
  • Detect and prevent abuse or violations of our terms

3. Data Sources

Business data provided by the Service is sourced from publicly available information, including the Google Places API and publicly accessible business websites. We do not collect private or non-public business information.

4. Data Sharing

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

  • Stripe: For payment processing
  • Google: For authentication (OAuth) and business data (Places API)
  • Law enforcement: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and API key hashing (SHA-256). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Search results and lead data are retained according to your subscription plan. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies and local storage for authentication (JWT tokens). We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising pixels.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export your search data (via CSV download)

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact us at [email protected].