Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
SprueFinder ("we", "us", "our") operates spruefinder.com. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
Information you provide voluntarily:
- Email address — if you create an account using our magic link login system. Used only to send your login link and any notifications you opt into.
- Screen name / handle — displayed publicly on the leaderboard if you choose to submit codes under a handle.
- Sprue code submissions — codes and kit information you submit become part of the community database.
Information collected automatically:
- Analytics data — we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. This collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, device type, and general location (country/region). Google Analytics uses cookies. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
- Server logs — standard web server logs including IP addresses and pages accessed. Retained for security purposes and not shared.
How We Use Your Information
- To send magic link login emails when you request them
- To display your handle and submission count on the public leaderboard (if you choose a handle)
- To understand site usage and improve SprueFinder
- To maintain the security and integrity of the service
Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect payment information (handled by Stripe if/when payments are enabled)
- We do not sell your data to third parties
- We do not use your data for advertising
- We do not require an account to use SprueFinder's core features
Cookies
SprueFinder uses the following cookies:
- Google Analytics cookies — used to track site usage anonymously. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
- Local storage — we use your browser's local storage (not cookies) to remember your login state and track your monthly free photo scan count. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you log in.
Data Retention
- Account information (email, handle) is retained as long as your account exists
- Submitted sprue codes become part of the community database and are retained indefinitely
- You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics — analytics and site measurement
- Resend — transactional email delivery for magic link logins
- Airtable — database hosting for the sprue code database
- Cloudflare — CDN and DNS services
- eBay Partner Network — affiliate links to eBay listings. Clicking these links may result in us earning a small commission at no cost to you.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including access to your data, correction of inaccurate data, deletion of your data, and objection to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@spruefinder.com.
Children's Privacy
SprueFinder is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of SprueFinder after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us at hello@spruefinder.com.