Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use Rapid.Deal, we may collect:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Preferences, saved deals, and custom lists
• Communication Data: Messages you send us through contact forms or email
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, deals clicked, time spent on site
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device for authentication and preferences
• Analytics: Aggregated data about site usage and performance

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Services: Display personalized deals and manage your account
• Send Notifications: Email alerts about price drops and new deals (if opted in)
• Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Communicate: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Affiliate Tracking: Track clicks on affiliate links to earn commissions (this helps keep our service free)
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

3. Information Sharing

3.1 With Third Parties

We may share your information with:

• Retailers: When you click on a deal, you're redirected to the retailer's site (Amazon, Walmart, Mercado Libre). Their privacy policies apply once you leave our site.
• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
• Affiliate Networks: To track and attribute sales (no personally identifiable information is shared)

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Prevent fraud or abuse

3.3 What We Don't Do

We will NEVER:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your email with advertisers without your consent
• Send spam or unsolicited marketing emails

4. Cookies and Tracking

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Authentication (keeping you logged in)
• Security (preventing fraud)
• Preferences (remembering your language and settings)

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve the user experience.

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure Storage: Passwords are hashed and securely stored
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
• Regular Audits: Security reviews and vulnerability testing

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

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• Object: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@rapid.deal

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide you services
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Rapid.Deal is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

Rapid.Deal is operated from the United States. If you're accessing our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and stored in the US. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to Amazon, Walmart, Mercado Libre, and other retailers. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing them with information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Continued use of Rapid.Deal after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you're a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

Note: We do NOT sell your personal information.

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access, rectify, or erase your data
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority