Privacy Policy

Kids Bike Finder is a free tool for parents and caregivers. We try to collect as little data as possible and be completely transparent about what we do collect. This policy explains it all in plain language.

1. Who We Are

Kids Bike Finder is operated by StanHattie LLC, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach us at hello@stanhattie.com.

2. Email Address (Optional)

If you choose to subscribe to notifications (such as price drop alerts or local listing updates), we collect your email address. This is entirely optional — you can use every feature on the site without giving us your email.

3. Browser Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-QKLPY1R8DB) to understand how visitors use the site — which tools are helpful, which pages are popular, and where we can improve.

4. AI Analysis Queries

When you use our listing analyzer, the text and/or image you submit is sent to Anthropic's API (Claude Haiku model) for processing.

5. Bike Index and CPSC Lookups

When you perform a stolen bike check or recall lookup, the serial number or bike model you enter is sent to the respective third-party API (Bike Index or CPSC). We do not store these queries. Those services have their own privacy policies.

6. What We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't do:

7. COPPA — Children's Privacy

Kids Bike Finder is intended to be used by parents and caregivers, not by children directly. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

8. Cookies and Tracking

Google Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics places cookies in your browser to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information. They expire after 2 years (for the main GA4 cookie).

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

When you click an affiliate link on our site, the destination retailer may set tracking cookies to attribute any resulting purchase to us for commission purposes. These cookies are set by the retailer, not by us.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or use a browser extension to block third-party tracking cookies.

9. Service Worker and PWA Caching

Kids Bike Finder is a Progressive Web App (PWA). We use a service worker to cache site assets (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images) on your device so the site loads faster and can work offline.

10. Third-Party Links

This site links to third-party platforms including eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, Amazon, and others. When you follow those links, you leave our site and those platforms' own privacy policies apply. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing personal information on those platforms.

11. Data Retention

12. Data Security

We take reasonable technical measures to protect data transmitted to and from this site, including HTTPS encryption. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We do not store sensitive personal information on our own servers beyond what is described in this policy.

13. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. Since we store very little personal information (primarily your email if subscribed), exercising these rights is straightforward — just email us at hello@stanhattie.com and we'll help you promptly.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when we do. Material changes will be noted prominently.

15. Contact

Questions, requests, or concerns about your privacy? Contact us: