Deal Maverick

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

1. Introduction

DealMav (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.dealmav.com and use our services.

We comply with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address, name (optional), deal preferences
  • Contact Forms: Name, email address, message content
  • Comments: Name, email address (not displayed publicly), comment content
  • Account Information: If you create an account – username, email, password (encrypted), preferences
  • Deal Alerts: Product interests, price thresholds, notification preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Analytics Data: Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns, referral sources
  • Device Information: Device type, browser, operating system, screen resolution
  • IP Address: For analytics, security, and geographic targeting
  • Cookies: See our Cookie Policy below

2.3 Affiliate & Third-Party Information

  • Purchase Tracking: When you click affiliate links, cookies track purchases for commission purposes (no personal purchase details are shared with us)
  • Social Media: If you interact via social platforms, limited profile information may be collected

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

  • Deliver newsletter and deal alerts
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Analyze traffic patterns and popular content
  • Personalize product recommendations
  • Send administrative communications
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3.2 Marketing

  • Send promotional emails (with your consent)
  • Notify you about deals matching your interests
  • Recommend relevant products and content

You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Required for website functionality
  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics – Traffic analysis
  • Understand user behavior
  • Measure content performance
  • Can be disabled via browser settings

Affiliate Cookies

  • Track clicks on affiliate links
  • Credit purchases for commission
  • Typically expire after 24-90 days
  • Set by third-party retailers (Amazon, etc.)

Advertising Cookies

  • Deliver relevant ads
  • Measure ad performance
  • Retargeting campaigns
  • Managed by ad networks (Google Ads, etc.)

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Browser settings (disable all or specific cookies)
  • Privacy settings on our website
  • Opt-out links from advertising networks
  • Browser extensions (ad blockers, privacy tools)

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5.2 Sharing with Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who assist us:

  • Email Services: MailChimp, SendGrid (newsletter delivery)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
  • Hosting: Web hosting providers
  • CDN: Content delivery networks
  • Security: Spam prevention, DDoS protection

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

5.3 Affiliate Networks

When you click affiliate links:

  • Cookies are set by retailers (Amazon, Best Buy, etc.)
  • They track your purchase to credit us with commission
  • We do NOT receive your personal purchase information
  • Their privacy policies govern data collection

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law:

  • In response to legal requests or court orders
  • To protect our rights or property
  • To prevent fraud or security threats
  • To comply with regulatory obligations

5.5 Business Transfers

If DealMav is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to the new owner under the same privacy protections.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • Object: Object to certain data processing

6.2 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to automated decision-making
  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

6.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold (we don’t sell)
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

6.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: dcllc6@gmail.com

We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)
  • Secure authentication and passwords
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery

Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

  • Newsletter Data: Until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics Data: 26 months
  • Contact Form Data: 2 years
  • Comments: Indefinitely (part of published content)
  • Account Data: Until account deletion
  • Cookies: Varies (24 hours to 2 years)

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to third-party sites (retailers, social media, etc.). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

Affiliate Links: When you click our affiliate links, you leave DealMav and are subject to the retailer’s privacy policy.

10. Children’s Privacy

DealMav is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted prominently on our website with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

Privacy Officer: dcllc6@gmail.com
Address: DealMav, 123 Commerce Street, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303

14. Cookie Consent

By using DealMav, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our privacy controls.