Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2026 | Last Updated: June 1, 2026

      Summary: SaudaScout collects only what is necessary to provide the service. We do not sell your personal data to any third party. Your payment screenshot is used only for manual subscription verification and is stored securely.
    

1. Who We Are

SaudaScout ("we", "us", "our") is a data intelligence platform operated by an individual proprietor based in Pakistan. The platform is accessible at saudascout.com and provides AI-driven product trend predictions for ecommerce sellers, primarily on Daraz.pk.

For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: privacy@saudascout.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information when you register or use our services:

Identity Data: Full name as provided during registration
Contact Data: Email address
Authentication Data: Password (stored as a cryptographic hash — we cannot read your actual password)
Payment Verification Data: A screenshot of your payment proof uploaded during registration
Session Data: A session token generated upon login to maintain your authenticated session
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform (collected via standard server logs)
Device Data: Browser type, operating system, and IP address (collected automatically)

We do not collect: payment card numbers, bank account details, CNIC numbers, phone numbers (unless voluntarily provided), or biometric data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information exclusively for the following purposes:

To create and manage your subscription account
To verify your payment and activate your access
To authenticate your login sessions securely
To send service-related communications (subscription status, updates)
To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
To improve our platform based on usage patterns (aggregated, anonymized data only)
To comply with applicable Pakistani laws and regulations

4. Payment Screenshot Storage

When you submit a payment screenshot during registration, it is stored on our server for the sole purpose of manual subscription verification by our administrator. The file is:

Accessible only to the authorized platform administrator
Not shared with any third party
Retained for the duration of your subscription plus 12 months for record-keeping purposes
Deleted upon written request after account termination (subject to legal retention requirements)

Important: Please ensure your payment screenshot does not contain sensitive information beyond what is necessary to confirm the transaction (e.g., full bank account numbers). We recommend cropping or obscuring such details before uploading.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party, ever.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Legal Compliance: When required by Pakistani law, court order, or lawful governmental authority under the Electronic Transactions Ordinance 2002, PECA 2016, or any other applicable legislation
Infrastructure Providers: Our hosting provider processes data on our behalf under their own privacy policy. They do not have access to your personal data beyond what is technically necessary to operate the servers
Business Transfer: In the event of a sale or transfer of the business, your data may be transferred to the new owner, subject to the same privacy protections

6. Data Security

We implement the following security measures to protect your personal data:

Passwords are stored using cryptographic hashing — they cannot be reversed or read by anyone
All data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
Database access is restricted and not exposed to the public internet
Session tokens are randomly generated and invalidated upon logout

However, no system is 100% secure. By using SaudaScout, you acknowledge that you provide your information at your own risk and that we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under Pakistani Law

Under applicable Pakistani laws and general principles of data protection, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal retention obligations
Objection: Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@saudascout.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies and Tracking

SaudaScout uses only essential technical storage mechanisms:

localStorage: Used to store your authentication token so you remain logged in between browser sessions. This is stored on your device only and is never transmitted to third parties.
We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking, or analytics platforms such as Google Analytics at this time

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

Active account data: For the duration of your subscription
Payment records: 5 years from the date of transaction (for tax and legal compliance under Pakistani law)
Server logs: 90 days on a rolling basis
Deleted accounts: Within 30 days of a verified deletion request, except data required by law

10. Children's Privacy

SaudaScout is intended for use by individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has registered, please contact us immediately at privacy@saudascout.com and we will delete the account.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where the changes are material, notify registered users by email. Your continued use of SaudaScout after the updated policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, including but not limited to the Electronic Transactions Ordinance 2002 and the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Karachi, Pakistan.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: privacy@saudascout.com
Platform: saudascout.com
Response time: Within 5 business days