Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 17, 2025

At Deal Maverick (dealmav.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the personal information we collect from users of our website, YouTube channel, and related services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
Communication Data: Messages, comments, and feedback you send to us through our website, social media channels, or email
Survey and Contest Information: Data you provide when participating in surveys, contests, or promotional activities
Account Information: If you create an account, we collect username, password, and profile information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral URLs, search terms used
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party sources:

Social Media Platforms: When you interact with our social media accounts or use social login features
Analytics Providers: Aggregated demographic and interest data from services like Google Analytics
Business Partners: Information from affiliate partners and advertising networks

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

Primary Uses

Content Delivery: Providing you with requested content, reviews, and recommendations
Communication: Responding to inquiries, providing customer support, and sending updates
Personalization: Customizing your experience based on your interests and preferences
Newsletter and Marketing: Sending promotional emails and updates (with your consent)

Analytics and Improvement

Website Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our site to improve functionality
Content Optimization: Analyzing which content performs best to create more relevant material
Technical Maintenance: Monitoring site performance and troubleshooting issues
User Experience: Improving navigation, search functionality, and overall site usability

Legal and Business Purposes

Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and responding to legal requests
Security: Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Business Operations: Managing our business operations and internal record-keeping

How We Share Your Information

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

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and business:

Web Hosting: Companies that host our website and databases
Email Services: Platforms that help us send newsletters and communications
Analytics: Services like Google Analytics that help us understand site usage
Payment Processors: If you make purchases, payment information is processed by secure third-party processors

Business Transfers

If Deal Maverick is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

Court orders or legal processes
Requests from law enforcement agencies
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Protection of users’ rights, property, or safety

Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for research, marketing, or business purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and security
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of advertising cookies through industry tools
Cookie Preferences: We provide tools to manage your cookie preferences where required

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include cookies from third parties such as:

Google Analytics and Google AdSense
Social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter)
Advertising networks and affiliate partners

Google Services Integration

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Geographic location (country/region level)
Device and browser information
Referral sources

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We participate in Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

YouTube Integration

Our website embeds YouTube videos. YouTube may collect information about your video viewing behavior. Please review YouTube’s Privacy Policy for more information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Safeguards

Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Regular Updates: Keeping software and security systems up to date
Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

Organizational Safeguards

Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for team members
Policies and Procedures: Comprehensive data protection policies and procedures
Vendor Management: Ensuring third-party providers meet our security standards
Incident Response: Procedures for responding to data breaches or security incidents

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Know: Information about what personal data we collect and how it’s used
Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Right to Object: Object to certain uses of your information

Communication Preferences

Email Unsubscribe: Opt out of promotional emails using unsubscribe links
Notification Settings: Adjust notification preferences in your account settings
Contact Preferences: Update how and when we contact you

Account Management

If you have an account with us, you can:

Update your profile information
Change your password and security settings
Delete your account (subject to legal retention requirements)

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

For users between 13 and 18, we recommend parental supervision when using our website and services.

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your information to and process it in the United States and other countries. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
Adequacy decisions by regulatory bodies
Certification schemes and codes of conduct

Data Retention

We retain 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.

Retention Periods

Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
Communication Records: Typically retained for 3-7 years depending on the nature of the communication
Analytics Data: Aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely
Legal Requirements: Some information may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website
Sending email notifications to subscribers
Displaying prominent notices on our website

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@dealmav.com
Address:
Deal Maverick
Attention: Privacy Officer
[Address]
Atlanta, GA [ZIP Code]

Response Time: We strive to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
Right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions)
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

European Union Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

Our lawful basis for processing includes consent, legitimate interests, and contractual necessity.

Effective Date and Contact

This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 17, 2025. For questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided above.

Last Updated: September 17, 2025

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