1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Product Search Queries: When you search for product origin information, we temporarily process your search terms to provide analysis results.
- Feedback: If you submit feedback or corrections, we may collect your email address and comments (optional).
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Location Data: We use your browser's built-in location detection (GPS, timezone, language settings) to calculate local percentages. This is processed locally in your browser.
- Usage Analytics: We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, including search frequency and performance metrics.
- IP Address: Used only for rate limiting and abuse prevention. Not stored permanently.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide Product Analysis: Process your search queries to deliver product origin information.
- Improve Service Quality: Analyze usage patterns to enhance accuracy and user experience.
- Security and Abuse Prevention: Monitor for suspicious activity and implement rate limiting.
- Local Percentage Calculation: Use your location to calculate how much of a product is made locally to you.
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Storage
- Search results are cached locally in your browser for 24 hours to improve performance.
- You can clear this cache at any time through your browser settings.
- Location detection is processed entirely in your browser - not sent to external services.
3.2 Server Storage
- Search queries are processed in real-time and not permanently stored on our servers.
- Anonymous usage statistics are aggregated and cannot be traced back to individual users.
- All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 AI Analysis Provider
We use OpenRouter API to access AI models for product analysis. Search queries are sent to OpenRouter's secure servers for processing. OpenRouter's privacy policy applies to this data processing.
4.2 Hosting and Infrastructure
Our service is hosted on Vercel, which provides secure cloud infrastructure. Vercel's privacy policy and security measures apply to our hosting environment.
4.3 Location Services
For reverse geocoding, we may use OpenStreetMap's Nominatim service. This occurs only if you grant location permission and helps improve local percentage accuracy.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- Location Permission: You can deny browser location access - we'll use timezone/language detection as fallback.
- Cache Control: Clear browser cache to remove stored search results.
- Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our service.
- Opt-out: Simply stop using the service to prevent further data collection.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We do not use cookies for tracking. Local storage is used only for:
- Caching search results for performance
- Storing usage analytics locally before sending anonymized data
- Maintaining user preferences (if any)
7. Data Retention
- Search Queries: Not permanently stored on our servers
- Local Cache: Automatically expires after 24 hours
- Usage Analytics: Anonymized data retained for service improvement
- IP Addresses: Used only for rate limiting, not permanently logged
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.
9. International Users
MadeWhere.net is operated from the United States. If you are using our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: