Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyDealPod ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit and use www.mydealpod.com (the "Site").

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register for an account, submit deals, or contact us, you may provide:

• Account Information: Username, email address, password, and optional profile information (name, location)
• User Content: Deals you submit, comments, and feedback
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our contact forms or support channels
• Social Login Data: If you register using Google or Facebook, we receive basic profile information from these platforms

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, and browsing behavior
• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, screen resolution
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
• Referral Information: The website or search engine that referred you to our Site

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Media Platforms: Profile information when you use social login features
• Analytics Providers: Data from Google Analytics and similar services
• Advertising Partners: Information related to ad performance and user engagement

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing and Improving Our Services

• Operating and maintaining the Site
• Creating and managing user accounts
• Displaying deals, coupons, and promotional content
• Processing user-submitted deals
• Personalizing your experience and content recommendations

3.2 Communication

• Sending account-related notifications (registration confirmation, password reset)
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Sending deal alerts and notifications (if you opt-in)

3.3 Security and Legal Compliance

• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Complying with legal obligations and responding to legal requests

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Content

Content you post publicly on our Site (comments, submitted deals) is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site:

• Hosting Providers: To store and serve Site content
• Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar tools
• Email Services: To send transactional and notification emails

4.3 Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links to retailers, we may share limited information with our affiliate partners to track commissions. We do not share personally identifiable information with merchants.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active
• Public Content: Submitted deals may be retained indefinitely
• Usage Data: Typically retained for 18-26 months for analytics purposes

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update your account information by logging into your account settings.

6.2 Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at support@mydealpod.com.

6.3 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email.

6.4 Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

7. Cookies and Tracking

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Site
• Advertising Cookies: Used by ad networks to display relevant ads

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit, secure password hashing, and regular security audits.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

9. Children's Privacy

MyDealPod is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by posting a notice on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: