Last updated: June 26, 2026
EstateHounder ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Account information. When you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your email address. We use this to identify your account and provide our service. We do not store your name.
Research history. When you identify an item, we save the item name, AI-generated research result, and the photo you uploaded. This is stored server-side so you can access your history across devices.
Photos. Photos you take or select are sent to our AI service for identification and stored linked to your account as part of your research history. We recommend not uploading photos containing sensitive personal information.
Shopping list. Items you add to your shopping list, including asking prices and discounts, are saved to your account.
Usage data. We track how many research credits you have used. We do not track detailed usage analytics or sell behavioral data.
Payment information. If you purchase credits or a Pro membership, your payment is processed by Stripe. We receive confirmation of your purchase but do not store your card details.
We use your information solely to provide and improve the EstateHounder service. Specifically:
• To save and sync your research history and shopping list across devices
• To manage your credit balance and membership plan
• To send you important account-related communications
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising.
Photos you take or select are sent to Anthropic's Claude AI for identification and appraisal. Anthropic processes these images in accordance with their own privacy policy. We store a copy of your photo linked to your account as part of your research history.
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database provider. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We retain your data for as long as your account is active.
When you are not signed in, your research history and shopping list are stored locally on your device (browser localStorage or app storage). This data is not sent to our servers until you sign in.
We use the following third-party services:
• Google OAuth — for sign in. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Sign in with Apple — for sign in on iOS. Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy.
• Anthropic Claude API — for AI item identification. Subject to Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
• Supabase — for database storage. Subject to Supabase's Privacy Policy.
• Stripe — for payment processing. Your payment details are handled directly by Stripe and are not stored on our servers. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel — for hosting. Subject to Vercel's Privacy Policy.
You have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export your research history
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.
EstateHounder is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:
hello@estatehounder.com