Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how VapeFinder ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use vapefinder.org (the "Site"). We are based in the European Union and aim to comply with applicable EU privacy rules, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1) What we do (quick summary)

We run a vape‑flavor quiz and provide flavor recommendations. We use basic analytics (e.g., Google Analytics or similar) to understand traffic and improve the Site. We do not offer user accounts, do not accept user uploads, and do not conduct email marketing.

2) Information we collect

2.1 Quiz answers (preferences)

When you complete our quiz, we store your flavor preferences and related answers. We do not ask for your name, email address, or other direct identifiers via the quiz. We use these answers solely to generate recommendations and to improve the quiz over time.

2.2 Analytics & cookies

We use analytics services to measure and improve Site performance. These services may set cookies or similar technologies and collect information such as browser and device type, pages viewed, time on page, approximate location (derived from IP), and referral URLs. We do not use analytics to identify you personally.

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Where required, we seek consent for non‑essential cookies. We also honor supported browser signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC) where applicable.

3) How we use information (purposes & legal bases)

• Provide and operate the Site and quiz;
• Generate and display flavor recommendations;
• Understand Site performance and improve features (analytics);
• Maintain security and prevent abuse;
• Comply with legal obligations.

For users in the EEA/UK, our GDPR legal bases include legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, security, product improvement), consent where required for non‑essential cookies, and legal obligation where applicable.

4) Sharing of information

• Service providers: hosting, security, analytics, and similar vendors who process data on our behalf.
• Affiliate networks & merchants: we use affiliate links to third‑party stores. These parties may receive limited data for attribution when you click a link (e.g., that a referral originated from our Site). We do not receive your payment card details.
• Legal and safety: to comply with law or protect rights and safety.

5) Links to other websites

Our Site contains links to third‑party websites (e.g., merchants). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for them. We encourage you to review those policies before providing information or making purchases.

6) Data retention

We keep quiz answers and analytics data only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including to improve the Site and to meet legal obligations. Retention periods are reviewed periodically.

7) Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8) International transfers

We may process or store information outside your country (for example, with service providers in the EU or the U.S.). Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers (such as standard contractual clauses).

9) Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to certain processing, as well as rights to data portability and to withdraw consent where we rely on consent. To exercise a right or ask a question, contact us at support@vapefinder.org.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

10) Governing law

This Policy and any related dispute are governed by the laws of The Netherlands, without prejudice to rights you may have under applicable EU law. For terms governing use of the Site, please also see our Terms of Service.

11) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will post the updated Policy and update the effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective means you accept the updated Policy.