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.
- We use Resend (resend.com) to store and deliver these emails.
- Your email is stored on Resend's servers and is subject to Resend's privacy policy.
- We use your email only to send the notifications you asked for. We do not sell it, rent it, or share it with unaffiliated third parties.
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send, or by emailing us at hello@stanhattie.com.
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.
- Google Analytics collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, general geographic region (country/state level), device type, and browser type.
- This data is associated with a randomly assigned cookie identifier, not your name or email.
- We do not use Google Analytics' advertising features, remarketing, or interest-based targeting.
- Google Analytics data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
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.
- We do not store your query text or images on our servers after the analysis is returned to you.
- Anthropic may process and temporarily retain API inputs per their Privacy Policy.
- Do not include personal information (your name, address, phone number) in listing text you submit for analysis.
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:
- No user accounts. We don't offer logins, profiles, or any way to create an account.
- No passwords. We never ask for or store passwords.
- No payment information. No purchases happen on this site. We never see your credit card or payment details.
- No precise location tracking. We do not request GPS location. Analytics data is region-level only (country/state).
- No data from children under 13. See the COPPA section below.
- No selling of personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone, ever.
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).
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
- Our email subscription feature is for adults only. If you are under 13, do not submit your email or any other personal information on this site.
- If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
- If you believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately at hello@stanhattie.com.
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.
- Amazon Associates: Amazon may set cookies when you click our Amazon links (tag: stanhattie-20). These cookies last up to 24 hours for standard purchases. See Amazon's Cookie Notice.
- Awin: Awin (publisher ID: 2838370) may set tracking cookies when you click links to merchants in their network. See Awin's Privacy Policy.
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.
- This caching happens entirely on your device. No personal information is stored in the cache.
- The cache stores only static site files — not your queries, results, or any content you've entered.
- You can clear the cache at any time through your browser settings (Settings > Site Data or Storage).
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
- Email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe. Unsubscribe at any time via any email we send or by contacting us directly.
- Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data per their standard retention settings (14 months by default for user-level data). We do not export or store analytics data outside of Google's platform.
- AI queries: Not stored on our servers. Anthropic's retention policies apply.
- Serial number / recall queries: Not stored on our servers.
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:
- Email: hello@stanhattie.com
- Operator: StanHattie LLC, Des Moines, Iowa