DealHound

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 5, 2026

We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.

Welcome to Dealhound ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the Dealhound mobile application (the "App") and related services.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

๐Ÿ“Š Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • โ€ขName
  • โ€ขEmail address
  • โ€ขProfile details you choose to provide

Location Information

  • โ€ขPrecise (Foreground): nearby deals, local discovery, redemptions
  • โ€ขApproximate: area recommendations
  • โ€ขBackground (with permission): geofenced alerts when app isn't open

๐Ÿ’ก You control background location in device settings

Device & Usage

  • โ€ขDevice identifiers, OS, app version
  • โ€ขPush notification tokens
  • โ€ขApp interactions (views, searches)
  • โ€ขCrash logs and diagnostics
  • โ€ขUsage analytics

Bluetooth

With permission, we detect nearby in-store beacons to enhance relevance and verify redemptions. We don't collect personal info from other Bluetooth devices.

Messages

In-app messages to businesses include content and metadata (timestamps, read status). Messages are private between you and the business.

Preferences & Activity

  • โ€ขSaved promotions and bookmarks
  • โ€ขNotification preferences
  • โ€ขCalendar event reminders (if added)

๐ŸŽฏ How We Use Your Information

  • โœ“Provide core services (nearby deals, alerts, messaging)
  • โœ“Verify redemptions and prevent fraud
  • โœ“Personalize recommendations
  • โœ“Analyze and improve app performance
  • โœ“Send service communications and deal alerts (with consent)

๐Ÿ”— How We Share Your Information

โš ๏ธ We do not sell your personal information

With Businesses

When you interact with a promotion or message a business, we may share your name, basic profile, messages to that business, and redemption activity for their promotions.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the app, including:

  • โ€ขCloud infrastructure and database services
  • โ€ขAnalytics and performance monitoring
  • โ€ขPush notification delivery
  • โ€ขMapping and location services

These providers are contractually bound to use data only for services they provide to us.

Legal, Safety & Transfers

We may disclose information to comply with laws, enforce terms, protect rights or safety, or as part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale. We may share aggregated/anonymous insights that don't identify you.

๐Ÿ”’ Data Security

  • ๐Ÿ”Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS 1.2+)
  • ๐Ÿ”Secure cloud infrastructure and database storage
  • ๐Ÿ”Access controls and authentication mechanisms

โ„น๏ธ No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we strive to protect your information.

โฑ๏ธ Data Retention

๐Ÿ‘คAccount data

Until deletion

๐Ÿ“Location history

~90 days

๐Ÿ’ฌMessages

Until deleted by you or business

๐Ÿ“ŠAnalytics

Up to 24 months

๐Ÿ›Crash logs

Up to 90 days

โš–๏ธ Your Rights and Choices

  • โœ“Access, export, correct, or delete your data
  • โœ“Control location (foreground/background), notifications, and Bluetooth in device settings
  • โœ“Opt out of marketing communications

๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Account Deletion

๐Ÿ“ฑ Delete from the App

The fastest way to delete your account is directly from the DealHound app:

  1. 1.Open the app and go to Settings
  2. 2.Tap "Delete Account"
  3. 3.Confirm by tapping "Delete Permanently"

โšก Your account and personal data are deleted immediately. This action cannot be undone.

What happens when you delete your account

โœ“ Permanently Deleted

  • โ€ข Your profile and personal information
  • โ€ข Saved deals and preferences
  • โ€ข Messages with businesses
  • โ€ข Notification settings and tokens
  • โ€ข Gamification data (badges, streaks)

โฑ๏ธ Anonymized (Retained)

  • โ€ข Aggregate analytics (no personal data)
  • โ€ข Redemption counts for vendor metrics

This preserves business insights without identifying you.

๐Ÿ“ง Alternative: Email Request

If you cannot access the app, you can request deletion by emailing us from your account email.

๐Ÿ‘ถ Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us to delete it.

๐ŸŒ International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your country. We use appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses and DPAs) as required by applicable law.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ California (CCPA) & EEA/UK (GDPR) Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights (e.g., access, deletion, portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent). Contact us to exercise these rights.

๐Ÿ“ Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated in the App and/or via email. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance.

๐Ÿ“ฌ Contact Us

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