Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

FreeDEALS ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website freedeals.co.in (the "Site") and use our services.

This policy is compliant with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended), the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and applicable Indian data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

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

Name and email address

Account credentials

Contact information

Payment information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Site, we automatically collect:

Device information (browser type, operating system)

IP address and location data

Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)

Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

Affiliate marketing networks

Social media platforms (if you connect your accounts)

Analytics providers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and improve our services

Process transactions and send related information

Send promotional communications (with your consent)

Personalize your experience

Analyze usage patterns and optimize our Site

Comply with legal obligations

Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

**Affiliate Partners**: When you click on deals, we share necessary tracking data

**Service Providers**: Third parties that help us operate our business

**Legal Requirements**: When required by law or to protect our rights

**Business Transfers**: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences

Analyze site traffic

Track affiliate referrals

Serve personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

SSL encryption for data transmission

Secure data storage practices

Access controls and authentication

Regular security assessments

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian law, you have the right to:

Access your personal information

Correct inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Lodge complaints with regulatory authorities

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services

Comply with legal obligations

Resolve disputes

Enforce our agreements

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Monitoring and Analytics

12.1 Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our services

Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify you personally

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

12.2 Performance Monitoring

We monitor site performance, uptime, and user experience

Performance data helps us maintain reliability and security

We use third-party monitoring services to track system health

12.3 Security Monitoring

We implement automated security monitoring to detect and prevent suspicious activity

This includes monitoring for:

- Unauthorized access attempts

- Malicious code injection

- DDoS attacks

- Fraudulent transactions

13. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

**Vercel**: Hosting and deployment

**vCommission**: Affiliate network and deal aggregation

**Google Analytics**: Website analytics

**Upstash**: Optional caching services

**Resend**: Optional email notifications

Each service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them.

14. Security Measures

14.1 Technical Security

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission

Regular security audits and penetration testing

Secure password hashing with industry-standard algorithms

Two-factor authentication support

14.2 Organizational Security

Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)

Employee training on data protection

Incident response procedures

Regular backup and disaster recovery testing

14.3 What We Cannot Guarantee

Complete immunity from cyber attacks

Protection against all security threats

Guarantee that third-party partners won't be compromised

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

FreeDEALS

Email: support@freedeals.co.in

Address: India

Response Time: 48 hours for inquiries

16. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder:

Name: Grievance Redressal Officer

Email: support@freedeals.co.in Response Time: 30 days from receipt of complaint Escalation: Complaints not resolved within 30 days can be escalated to relevant authorities

17. Additional Resources

[Report a Security Issue](mailto:support@freedeals.co.in?subject=Security%20Concern)

[Submit a Data Request](mailto:support@freedeals.co.in?subject=Data%20Request)

[Lodge a Privacy Complaint](mailto:support@freedeals.co.in?subject=Privacy%20Complaint)