Privacy Policy - DetectADeal

1. Introduction

DetectADeal ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (detectadeal.com) and mobile application (DetectADeal app), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application relating or connected thereto (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Authentication Information: Email address, name, and profile picture (via Clerk authentication)
Search History: Products and deals you search for or view
Alert Information: Product names, price ranges, and notification preferences you set
Communication Preferences: Email, Telegram, or push notification preferences
Account Settings: Theme preferences, language settings, and other customizations

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Features you use, deals you view, searches you perform
Crash Reports: Application errors and performance data (Firebase Crashlytics)
Push Notification Token: FCM token for sending push notifications
Analytics Data: User behavior, feature usage, session duration

2.3 Third-Party Information

Clerk Authentication: We use Clerk for authentication and receive verified identity information
Amazon Product Data: Product information from Amazon API (PAAPI) including titles, prices, and images

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our Services
To process your authentication and account management
To send you deal alerts and notifications via email, Telegram, or push notifications
To match products with your price alerts using AI-powered semantic matching
To improve and personalize your experience
To analyze usage patterns and optimize our Services
To comply with legal obligations
To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
To respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With services that help us operate (Clerk, Firebase, Brevo email, Telegram API)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy
With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
Password hashing and encryption at rest
Regular security audits and testing
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Secure authentication via Clerk

However, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at support@detectadeal.com. We will delete your data within 30 days of request, except where we are required to retain it by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Right to access your personal data
Correction: Right to correct inaccurate data
Deletion: Right to request deletion of your data
Opt-Out: Right to opt-out of notifications and communications
Data Portability: Right to receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@detectadeal.com.

8. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

For EU Residents (GDPR)

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your data is processed based on your consent. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your information, but you can opt-out of data sharing by contacting us.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

📧 Email: support@detectadeal.com

🌐 Website: https://detectadeal.com

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

By using DetectADeal, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection and use of your information as described herein.