Privacy Policy for Hearth

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Service, including information obtained directly from users and information accessed through third-party integrations, including Etsy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Provided by Users

We may collect information that users voluntarily provide, including:

• Account registration information (such as email address and authentication credentials)
• Materials, inventory inputs, product recipes, pricing data, and related business information
• Communications submitted to us

2.2 Information Obtained via Etsy Integration

If a user elects to connect their Etsy account, Hearth may access certain data made available through Etsy’s API, strictly limited to the permissions granted by the user. Such data may include:

• Shop identifiers and shop metadata
• Listing information, including titles, pricing, and associated details

Hearth only requests and accesses the minimum data necessary to provide the Service’s core functionality.

3. Use of Information

Hearth uses collected information solely for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• To calculate product costs, margins, and related financial metrics
• To synchronize and display user-authorized Etsy data within the Service
• To maintain system functionality, security, and reliability

Hearth does not use Etsy data or user data for advertising, marketing profiling, resale, or any purpose unrelated to the operation of the Service as requested by the user.

4. Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation

Hearth adheres to principles of data minimization and purpose limitation. Specifically:

• We access only the data necessary to perform user-requested functions
• We do not use Etsy data for secondary purposes
• We do not aggregate, analyze, or derive insights from Etsy data across multiple users

5. Disclosure of Information

Hearth does not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose user data or Etsy data to third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• To service providers that perform functions on our behalf (such as hosting or infrastructure), subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations
• To comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Hearth, its users, or others

6. Data Retention

Hearth retains information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing the Service and complying with legal obligations. Users may request deletion of their data at any time, subject to applicable legal requirements.

7. User Rights and Controls

Users maintain control over their information and may:

• Disconnect their Etsy account at any time, thereby revoking further access
• Access, update, or delete their data within the Service
• Request deletion of their account and associated data

8. Data Security

Hearth implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may rely on third-party providers for infrastructure and functionality. Hearth is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, except as required by applicable law and contractual obligations.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and Hearth does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Hearth reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be effective upon posting. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact: pxlplantshop@gmail.com