Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 23, 2025
AutoBuy Guard ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our price tracking service. This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
AutoBuy Guard
Ahmed Motwaly
Balatonstraße
10319, Berlin, Germany
Email: privacy@autobuyguard.store
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- •Account Data: Name, email address, password (encrypted), and phone number (if you enable SMS alerts).
- •Payment Information: Processed securely via Stripe (we do not store full credit card numbers).
- •Tracking Data: Product URLs and target price thresholds.
- •Communications: Support messages, feedback, survey responses.
Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6(1)): Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)) and your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)).
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
- •Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system.
- •Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used, click patterns.
- •Cookies: See our Cookie Policy section below.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) - improving service performance and security.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share your data with the following trusted service providers:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. Data stored in EU region.
Amazon Web Services (Hosting)
Cloud infrastructure in EU-Central-1 (Frankfurt). GDPR-compliant data processing agreement in place.
Email Service Provider
For transactional emails and account notifications. EU-based servers.
SMS Gateway (Optional)
If you are on a plan with SMS alerts, your phone number is processed by our SMS provider for delivery purposes only.
Important: We never sell your personal data to third parties. All processors are bound by strict data processing agreements.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- •Active Accounts: Duration of your subscription plus 30 days.
- •Closed Accounts: Anonymized within 30 days; financial records kept for 10 years (German tax law).
- •Logs/Analytics: 90 days maximum.
6. Your Rights (GDPR Articles 15-22)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict
Limit how we use your data
Right to Portability
Receive your data in machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to certain data processing
To exercise your rights: Email us at privacy@autobuyguard.store or visit our GDPR Rights Center. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Essential Cookies (Required)
Authentication, security, load balancing. Cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies (Optional)
Remember preferences, language settings, theme choices.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand usage patterns. AWS CloudWatch anonymized data.
You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect functionality.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- ✓TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit
- ✓AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- ✓Regular security audits and penetration testing
- ✓Access controls and role-based permissions
- ✓Automated backups stored in separate EU region
Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect a breach, contact us immediately at security@autobuyguard.store
9. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily stored in the EU (AWS Frankfurt region). If transfers outside the EU occur, we ensure adequate safeguards:
- •EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- •Adequacy decisions by EU Commission
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately for removal.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on our website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Last update: December 23, 2025.
12. Contact & Complaints
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: privacy@autobuyguard.store
Mail: Balatonstraße, Berlin, Germany
Right to Lodge a Complaint:
You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority:
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Website: datenschutz-berlin.de