🔒 Privacy Policy
How we protect your data and respect your privacy
📋 Introduction
At Smart Discount Code, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, browser extension, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
🎯 Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:
- Create an account or profile
- Subscribe to our newsletter or notifications
- Contact us for support or feedback
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Submit discount codes or reviews
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, time spent, and features used
- Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Log Data: Server logs that may include IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and timestamps
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
- Retailers and affiliate partners when you make purchases using our discount codes
- Social media platforms if you choose to connect your accounts
- Analytics providers and advertising networks
- Publicly available sources and databases
🔧 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Service Provision
Provide, maintain, and improve our discount code services and user experience
Personalization
Customize content and recommendations based on your preferences and usage patterns
Communication
Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
Security
Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Analytics
Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
Legal Compliance
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
🍪 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use various technologies to collect information about your use of our Service:
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.
🤝 Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support
Business Partners
With retailers and affiliate partners when you make purchases using our discount codes (limited to transaction-related information)
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users
Consent
With your explicit consent for any other purpose not covered in this policy
🌍 International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
- Certification schemes and codes of conduct
- Other appropriate safeguards as required by law
🛡️ Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption
All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
Access Controls
Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms for our systems
Monitoring
Continuous monitoring and logging of system access and activities
Regular Updates
Regular security updates and patches to protect against vulnerabilities
⚖️ Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
Portability
Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection
Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
Restriction
Request restriction of processing of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@smartdiscountcode.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
👶 Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
🔄 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 or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Specific retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
📱 Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Some third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Email Service Providers: For sending newsletters and notifications
- Cloud Storage Providers: For secure data storage and backup
🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
- Displaying a prominent notice on our Service
Your continued use of our Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
📞 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
⚠️ Important Notice
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all information collected by Smart Discount Code. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service.