Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or use our Service, you may provide:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password
• Profile Information: Profile picture and display name
• User Content: Deals you submit, comments, votes, and favorites
• Communications: Messages you send to us or through the Service

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Cookies: Session and preference data (see Cookie Policy below)

1.3 Third-Party Authentication

If you sign in using a third-party service (such as Google), we receive basic profile information from that service, including your name, email, and profile picture.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Enable you to submit and interact with deals
• Send important notifications about your account or the Service
• Respond to your requests and communications
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

3.1 Public Information

Certain information is publicly visible, including your display name, profile picture, deals you submit, and comments you post.

3.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services that help us operate the Service:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and hosting services
• Analytics Services: To understand usage patterns
• Cloud Storage: For storing images and files

3.3 Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links, the destination retailer may receive information about your visit. This is necessary to track purchases and attribute commissions.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SaveZone, our users, or others.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication: To keep you signed in
• Preferences: To remember your settings
• Analytics: To understand how the Service is used
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure authentication through Firebase
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls for our team

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: For authentication, database, storage, and hosting. View Firebase Privacy Policy
• Affiliate Networks: Various retail partners with their own privacy policies

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us