Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Scent Atlas (thescentatlas.com) is an independent fragrance discovery and intelligence platform. We help people find, compare, and discover fragrance alternatives. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at info@thescentatlas.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account information — name and email address when you register.
• User-generated content — reviews, ratings, wishlist items, and discussion posts you submit.
• Usage data — pages visited, search queries, and interaction data collected through analytics tools.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device type, and cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the platform and its features.
• Display your reviews and contributions to other users.
• Send transactional emails related to your account (e.g. password resets).
• Analyse usage patterns to improve site performance and content.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences (such as currency and dark mode), and gather anonymous analytics data. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including analytics providers and hosting infrastructure. These services may process data on our behalf and are governed by their own privacy policies. We do not share personally identifiable information with advertisers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data and user-generated content for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing info@thescentatlas.com.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection law including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thescentatlas.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Scent Atlas is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. 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. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at info@thescentatlas.com.