Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, submit deals, post comments, or contact us. This includes:

- Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)

- Profile Information: Optional profile details, preferences, and settings

- Content: Deal submissions, comments, votes, and other user-generated content

- Communication: Messages sent to our support team or through our platform

We also automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform

- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address

- Analytics Data: Aggregated usage patterns and performance metrics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality like login sessions

- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform

- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

We may receive information from third parties:

- Affiliate Partners: Transaction data when you purchase through our links

- Social Media: If you choose to connect social media accounts

- Public Sources: Publicly available information to verify deals and prevent fraud

We only collect third-party information that is necessary for our service and with appropriate permissions.

We use your information to provide and improve our services:

- Account Management: Create and maintain your account, authenticate users

- Platform Features: Enable deal submission, voting, commenting, and notifications

- Personalization: Customize your experience based on preferences and activity

- Communication: Send important updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries

- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

- Analytics: Understand usage patterns to improve our platform

- Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

When you click on deal links, we may:

- Track clicks for analytics and commission purposes

- Redirect through affiliate networks to track purchases

- Collect aggregated data about deal performance

- Process commission payments from retailers

This tracking helps us maintain a free service while ensuring deals are legitimate and valuable to our community.

We may use your information for:

- Platform Updates: Important service announcements and feature updates

- Deal Notifications: Alerts about deals in your areas of interest (if enabled)

- Community Updates: Information about platform improvements and community events

- Promotional Content: Optional marketing communications (you can opt out anytime)

You can control communication preferences in your account settings.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email)

- Affiliate Partners: Aggregated, non-personal data about deal performance

- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety

- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

- Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection requirements.

Some information is publicly visible by design:

- Profile Information: Username, reputation score, badges (email is never public)

- User Content: Deal submissions, comments, and votes you make

- Activity: Public actions like deal submissions and comment history

You can control the visibility of optional profile information in your privacy settings.

When sharing data for analytics or research:

- Personal identifiers are removed or encrypted

- Data is aggregated to prevent individual identification

- Strict access controls limit who can view the data

- Data is used only for legitimate business purposes

We never share individual user behavior or personal details without explicit consent.

We implement comprehensive security measures:

- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest

- Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization systems

- Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing

- Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard hosting and database security

- Employee Training: Staff are trained on data protection best practices

- Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security issues

While we use industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure. We continuously monitor and improve our security practices.

Your account security is important:

- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms

- We never store or have access to your plain-text password

- Two-factor authentication is available for enhanced security

- Regular password updates are recommended

- Suspicious login attempts are monitored and blocked

Choose a strong, unique password and enable two-factor authentication for maximum security.

In the unlikely event of a data breach:

- Immediate containment and investigation procedures

- Notification to affected users within 72 hours

- Coordination with law enforcement and regulatory authorities

- Transparent communication about the scope and impact

- Free credit monitoring services if sensitive data is involved

- Implementation of additional security measures to prevent recurrence

We maintain detailed incident response plans and regularly test our procedures.

You have several rights regarding your personal data:

- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information

- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

- Restriction: Limit how we process your personal data

- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@dealsnsteals.net with your request.

You can delete your account at any time:

- Contact support@dealsnsteals.net to request account deletion

- We will permanently delete your personal information within 30 days

- Some information may be retained for legal or security purposes

- Public content (deals, comments) may remain but will be anonymized

- Deletion is irreversible - please download any data you want to keep

We provide a 7-day grace period to cancel deletion requests if submitted accidentally.

You can request a copy of your data:

- Account information and profile details

- All deals, comments, and votes you've submitted

- Points history and badge achievements

- Communication history with our support team

- Account activity logs and preferences

Data exports are provided in JSON format within 30 days of your request.

We process your data based on:

- Consent: When you agree to specific data processing activities

- Contract: To provide services you've requested (account creation, deal submission)

- Legitimate Interest: For analytics, security, and platform improvement

- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

You can withdraw consent at any time, though this may limit access to certain features.

Our services may involve international data transfers:

- Data is primarily stored in secure facilities in the United States

- Transfers comply with applicable data protection laws

- Appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers

- EU users are protected under GDPR adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses

We ensure all international transfers meet the highest data protection standards.

Our service is not intended for children under 13:

- We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13

- If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately

- Parents can contact us to request deletion of their child's information

- Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

We may update this privacy policy:

- Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification

- The "Last Updated" date will reflect when changes were made

- Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of updates

- You can review previous versions by contacting us

- Significant changes may require explicit consent

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

- Email: privacy@dealsnsteals.net

- Support: support@dealsnsteals.net

- Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours

Our Data Protection Officer is available to address any privacy concerns or questions about this policy.