Privacy Policy

At SmartOffs, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account on SmartOffs, we may collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information you choose to provide

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the site:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages you view and time spent on pages
• Deals you vote on, comment on, or submit
• Search queries and filters you use
• Referral sources

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that are stored on your device.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (authentication, preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our service
• Advertising Cookies (Future): May be used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process your submissions, votes, and comments
• Send you notifications about deals and platform updates
• Improve our AI curation algorithms based on user interactions
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

Amazon Associates

SmartOffs participates in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click on Amazon product links, you are redirected to Amazon.com. Amazon may collect information about your visit in accordance with their own privacy policy. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases, but we do not receive information about your purchases or payment details.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with SmartOffs. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to SmartOffs. Google Analytics uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect this information.

The information collected by Google Analytics is used solely to improve our services. Google may also use this data in accordance with their own privacy policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense (Future)

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense in the future. If implemented, Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to SmartOffs and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Public Content: Information you post publicly (usernames, comments, submitted deals) is visible to other users
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or part of our business

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

Children's Privacy

SmartOffs is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your personal data based on:

• Your consent when you create an account
• Contractual necessity to provide our services
• Legitimate interests in operating and improving our platform
• Legal obligations we must comply with

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page or email us at [email protected].