DupeHunt Privacy Policy
DupeHunt Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 7, 2026
DupeHunt is a Chrome extension that helps you find similar products on Temu while you browse other shopping sites. This policy explains exactly what the extension accesses, sends, and stores.
What DupeHunt reads
When you click "Find Dupe on Temu," DupeHunt reads the following from the product page you are actively viewing:
— Product title — Product price — Product image URL — Product description (where available)
DupeHunt only reads this information at the moment you initiate a search. It does not run in the background, monitor your browsing, or access any tab other than the one you are currently viewing.
What DupeHunt sends to our server
To return relevant results, the following is sent to the DupeHunt API:
— Product title and description — to extract search keywords — Product image URL — to find visually similar Temu listings — Product price and matched Temu price — to assess result quality
This data is used only to process your request. It is not stored on our server, sold, or shared with any third party.
What DupeHunt stores on your device
DupeHunt saves your last 20 searches locally using chrome.storage.local. This data never leaves your device and is used only to populate the History tab inside the extension. It can be cleared at any time by removing the extension from Chrome.
Affiliate links
When DupeHunt opens Temu, it routes through an affiliate link. This sets a standard affiliate tracking cookie on Temu's site. DupeHunt may earn a small commission if you complete a purchase — at no additional cost to you. Once you are on Temu, your activity is subject to Temu's own Privacy Policy.
What DupeHunt does not collect
DupeHunt does not collect, store, or transmit:
— Your name, email address, or any identifying information — Your browsing history — Your location — Payment or financial information — Any data from pages you did not actively search from
Third-party services
— Anthropic — The DupeHunt server uses Claude to extract product keywords and assess result quality. All processing happens server-side under Anthropic's usage policies. No user data is retained. — Temu — The destination marketplace. Subject to Temu's own terms and privacy policy.
DupeHunt does not use advertising networks, analytics platforms, or any other third-party data collection services.
Children's privacy
DupeHunt is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes materially, the updated version will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
What changed and why:
The structure is tightened so the most legally and policy-relevant information — what data is read, what is sent, what is stored — comes first and in plain language. "Data We Access" was renamed "What DupeHunt reads" because Google's review team and users both respond better to plain action verbs than bureaucratic category headers. The server data section now clearly separates "sent" from "stored" since those are distinct concepts that matter for Chrome Web Store data disclosure forms. The affiliate section is kept prominent and honest because Google specifically looks for that disclosure. The Anthropic mention was upgraded to a named third-party with a brief explanation, which satisfies Chrome Web Store transparency requirements for any API that touches user data. Redundant language and passive constructions were cut throughout — the original was about 30% longer than it needed to be without adding legal protection.