# Privacy Policy for Kowhai Goods Auto-Pinner

**Last updated:** July 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Kowhai Goods ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you interact with our Pinterest application and content.

## Information We Collect

### From Pinterest API
When you interact with our pins or content on Pinterest, we may receive:
- Public profile information visible on your Pinterest account
- Engagement data (saves, clicks, impressions on our pins)
- Aggregate analytics data provided by Pinterest's API

### From Affiliate Links
When you click an affiliate link in our pins, you may be redirected to a third-party retailer (e.g., Amazon). We may receive a commission if you make a purchase, but we do not collect any payment or personal information from you — that is handled by the retailer directly.

## How We Use Information

We use the information collected to:
- Understand which content and products resonate with our audience
- Improve the relevance of our pins and product recommendations
- Comply with Pinterest's API terms and affiliate disclosure requirements
- Analyze pin performance and optimize our content strategy

## What We Don't Do

- We do not sell your personal information
- We do not use your data for targeted advertising beyond Pinterest's own platform targeting
- We do not store payment information — all transactions occur on third-party retailer sites
- We do not track you across other websites or apps

## Third-Party Services

Our pins may link to third-party services including:
- **Amazon Associates** — When you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon's Privacy Policy applies. We earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
- **Etsy** — When we link to Etsy listings, Etsy's Privacy Policy applies.
- **Pinterest** — Your use of Pinterest is governed by Pinterest's Privacy Policy.

## Data Retention

We retain analytics data provided by Pinterest's API for the purpose of content optimization. This data is aggregate and non-personally identifiable.

## Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of having your engagement data used for content optimization

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

## Children's Privacy

Our content is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

## Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
- Email: kowhaigoods@gmail.com (update with your actual email)

## Affiliate Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means that when you click on certain links in our pins and make a purchase on Amazon, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This disclosure is provided in accordance with FTC guidelines and Amazon Associates Operating Agreement.