🔒 The Short Version
- ScoutCurate collects zero personal data about you.
- Your voice/text input goes directly from your browser to OpenAI — we never see it.
- We do not store or record your voice or audio files.
- Amazon affiliate cookies may be set by Amazon.com when you click our links.
- Amazon affiliate links are disclosed clearly on every page.
1. Who We Are
ScoutCurate ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at scoutcurate.com and the ScoutCurate Chrome browser extension. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with your use of our services.
2. Data Collection & Use
Voice Data: We use the Web Speech API to convert your voice to text locally in your browser. We do not store or record your audio files.
User Inputs: Text descriptions of gift recipients (age, likes, dislikes) are processed via OpenAI to generate recommendations. This data is not used to identify you personally and is not stored by ScoutCurate.
Cookies: As an Amazon Associate, we use cookies to track qualifying purchases so we can receive a commission. These cookies are set by Amazon.com when you click affiliate links and are governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
ScoutCurate itself does not collect, store, or transmit:
- Your name, email address, or any account information
- Your voice recordings or audio files
- Your gift search history or results
- Any personally identifiable information
3. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your data. We share anonymized text inputs with OpenAI solely to provide the gift recommendation service. Product links redirect to Amazon.com; your interactions there are governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
4. Amazon Associate Disclosure
ScoutCurate is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
When you click a "Buy on Amazon" button, you are redirected to Amazon.com. Amazon may set cookies to track qualifying purchases. ScoutCurate may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
5. Your Rights
You can opt-out of data processing by uninstalling the ScoutCurate Chrome extension at any time. For questions or inquiries, contact us at hello@scoutcurate.com.
6. Children's Privacy
ScoutCurate is not directed at children under 13. Our Scout mode is a tool for adults (parents, guardians, gift-givers) to find gift ideas for children — the adult user operates the extension, not the child.
7. AI-Generated Content Disclosure
All gift recommendations displayed by ScoutCurate are generated by artificial intelligence (OpenAI). They are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. ScoutCurate does not guarantee the accuracy, safety, or suitability of any recommendation.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of ScoutCurate after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact
For questions or concerns: hello@scoutcurate.com