Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored in encrypted form).
• Usage Data: We track actions such as deal views, likes, shares, referrals, and contest entries to power our platform features.
• Device & Browser Information: We collect standard log data including IP address, browser type, and device identifiers for analytics and security.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and analytics. See “Cookies” section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Track contest entries and determine winners
• Send important notifications (contest results, account updates)
• Personalize your deal recommendations
• Analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Affiliate Partners: When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may collect information per their own privacy policy. We share no personal data with retailers.

4. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality (always active)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (can be declined via cookie consent banner)

You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner shown when you first visit the site. You can also clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Contest entry records are retained for a minimum of one year after the contest ends for audit and legal compliance purposes. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted passwords, HTTPS encryption for all communications, and regular security audits. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

The Deal Wizard is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the site or sending an email. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please visit our Contact page.