PRIVACY POLICY

1. WHO WE ARE

Watchmonocle ("we", "us", "our") operates watchmonocle.com. This policy explains what data we collect from visitors and how we use it.

2. WHAT WE COLLECT

We do not require you to create an account to use Watchmonocle. We collect limited data automatically when you visit:

• Usage data, pages visited, referral source, device type, browser, country, and interaction events, including the search terms you type when no result matches. Collected via Vercel Analytics.
• Error data, browser errors and performance metrics to help us fix bugs. Collected via Sentry. May include IP address, browser info, and device info.
• Email address, only if you join the launch waitlist, together with the search or list entry that led you there.

3. COOKIES

We use essential cookies required for the site to function. Our analytics provider (Vercel Analytics) is privacy-focused and does not use cookies for tracking. Sentry may set cookies for error monitoring sessions.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

• To operate and improve the website
• To monitor and fix errors
• To understand aggregate usage patterns
• To tell you when Watchmonocle launches (if you joined the waitlist)
• To decide which collectors and watches to document first

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We share data with the following services:

• Vercel, hosting and analytics
• Sentry, error monitoring
• Resend, stores your email and search to keep the waitlist

We do not sell your personal data to anyone.

6. DATA RETENTION

Analytics data is retained according to Vercel's and Sentry's default retention policies. Waitlist email addresses are kept until we announce the launch or until you ask us to delete them.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To make a request, contact us at the address below.

8. CONTACT

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@watchmonocle.com.