Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Sharply collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: Information you provide when you create an account or profile (e.g., name, email).
Usage Data: Information about how you use the Service, including device and browser type, pages viewed, and interactions.
User Contributions: Content you submit (e.g., reviews, specifications, images, suggestions).
Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, security, sign-in continuity, language and interface preferences, and limited aggregate measurement.
Third-Party Sources: Where permitted, we may receive information from service providers or partners to improve the Service.

2. How We Use Information

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
Personalize features and content.
Communicate with you about updates, security, and support.
Measure aggregate usage, improve the Service, and prevent abuse.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential and functional cookies to operate the Service, authenticate users, maintain security, preserve sign-in and invite flows, remember language and interface preferences, and support similar features you request.

We also use limited first-party measurement cookies solely to reduce duplicate counts in aggregate popularity and compare metrics. These cookies are not used to identify you across different sites, serve advertising, or build behavioral profiles.

4. Analytics and Service Providers

In production, we use Vercel Web Analytics and related service providers for hosting, authentication, and privacy-focused analytics. Vercel Web Analytics is first-party and cookie-free at the analytics layer, and we also send custom analytics events to understand feature usage and service performance.

We use these providers as service providers acting on our behalf to operate, secure, and improve the Service. We do not use analytics for advertising, retargeting, cross-site tracking, or marketing profile building.

5. Information Sharing

Vendors and Service Providers: We share information with trusted providers who assist in operating the Service.
Legal: We may disclose information to comply with law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sharply, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred.

We do not sell your personal information, use advertising trackers, or build marketing or behavioral profiles from analytics events.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and our operational needs.

7. Your Choices and Rights

Access, update, or delete certain account information.
Opt out of non-essential emails where applicable.
Request a copy of your data or object to certain processing, subject to applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or as defined by local law). If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

10. Security

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify you. Your continued use of the Service after the changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy.

12. Contact

Questions about this Policy? Please contact us via the support channel listed on our website.