Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Menutize LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates CostByZip(the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Email address (when making a purchase)
• ZIP code (to generate your report)
• Payment information (processed by Stripe; we do not store card details)
• Marketing preferences (opt-in for follow-up emails)

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• IP address (anonymized in analytics)
• Device type and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process and deliver your purchase
• To send transactional emails (order confirmations, download links)
• To send marketing emails (only with your explicit opt-in consent)
• To improve the Service through aggregated analytics
• To detect and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe — Payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data.
• SendGrid — Email delivery for transactional and marketing emails.
• Google Analytics (GA4) — Website analytics with anonymized IP addresses.
• Microsoft Clarity — Session recording and heatmaps to improve user experience.
• Supabase — Database hosting for order and report data.
• Vercel — Website hosting.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes. Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity may set cookies to track anonymous usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your purchase and order data for as long as needed to provide the Service and comply with our legal obligations. Email addresses for marketing purposes are retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing emails at any time
• Withdraw consent for data processing

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. All data transmission is encrypted via TLS. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe with PCI-DSS compliance.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. 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. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at support@costbyzip.com.