Privacy Policy — BargainBadger
Last updated: November 9, 2026
Our promise, in plain language
BargainBadger doesn't collect your personal info. No name, no email, no address, no payment details, no account. Your watchlist and cashback are tied to a random ID on your phone, not to you.
The only exceptions: an email you choose to type into the feedback form, and — only if you turn it on — your order/shipping emails, used just to track your shipments.
BargainBadger is a shopping comparison app: search once across Temu, AliExpress, DHgate, Shein, Vinted, Alibaba, TikTok Shop, Etsy and Amazon, compare the real landed cost, and buy where it is cheapest. There is no account and no sign-in.
What the app collects
BargainBadger does not collect personal information, usage analytics, crash reports, advertising identifiers, or location data. There are no accounts and no tracking.
What you enter and search
- Searches: when you search, your keyword or photo is sent to BargainBadger's backend so it can query the stores and return results. Search terms are used only to run that search.
- Watchlist and alerts: items you save and target prices you set are stored with the backend so prices can be re-checked and drops flagged. They are tied to a random device identifier, not to you — no name, email or account is attached.
- Community deals and feedback: anything you post to the community deal feed or send as feedback is shared with other users (deal posts) or with the BargainBadger team (feedback). You may attach a screenshot and an email address to feedback if you want a reply; both are optional.
- Cashback: if you earn cashback, a balance is kept under the same random device identifier so it can be paid out. Payout needs payment details, which you provide only when you request a payout.
What stays on your device
Your watchlist display, saved preferences and cached results live on your device. Anything you type into the app is processed locally or sent only to the BargainBadger backend for the feature you asked for — never sold, never shared with advertisers.
Camera
The camera is used only when you tap the barcode scanner or take a photo to search. Photos are processed to read the barcode or find the product; they are not stored by the app. Camera access is requested at runtime and can be denied — search by keyword still works.
Links to stores
Tapping "View on store" or "Open in app" takes you to the store's own app or website. Those stores have their own privacy policies; BargainBadger does not control what they collect once you leave the app. Some store links are affiliate links: BargainBadger may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.
Permissions
- Internet — to reach the BargainBadger backend and the stores.
- Camera — for the barcode scanner and photo search, only when you use them.
No other permissions are requested.
Children
BargainBadger is a general-purpose shopping tool and is not directed at children under 13. Because it collects no personal data, it collects no data from children either.
Changes
If this policy ever changes, the updated version will be published with the app listing.
Contact
Questions about this policy: rlosmanjr@gmail.com