Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to TrackDeals ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (trackdealsapp.com).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address when you sign up
• Product URLs: Links to products you want to track
• Preferences: Categories you subscribe to, notification settings
• Communications: When you contact our support team

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Usage Data: Features used, deals viewed, app crashes
• Notification Tokens: For sending push notifications
• Approximate Location: Country/region (for relevant deals)

2.3 Information We Don't Collect

• ❌ Your payment information (we never handle transactions)
• ❌ Your contacts or photos
• ❌ Precise GPS location
• ❌ Microphone or camera data
• ❌ Your browsing history outside our app

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• ✅ Track product prices and notify you of drops
• ✅ Send personalized deal notifications based on subscribed categories
• ✅ Improve our app features and performance
• ✅ Send important updates about our service
• ✅ Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• ✅ Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in these limited cases:

4.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services for:

• Cloud hosting (data storage)
• Push notification delivery (Firebase, Apple Push Service)
• Analytics (Google Analytics, anonymized)
• Crash reporting (to fix bugs)

4.2 Affiliate Links

When you click on deals, you may be redirected to retailers (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.). We may earn a small commission, but this never affects the price you pay. These retailers have their own privacy policies.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• 🔐 HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• 🔐 Secure servers with regular security updates
• 🔐 Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)
• 🔐 Regular security audits

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for website to function
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• ✅ Access your personal data
• ✅ Correct inaccurate information
• ✅ Delete your account and data
• ✅ Export your data
• ✅ Opt-out of marketing communications
• ✅ Disable notifications anytime from app settings

To exercise these rights, email us at support@trackdealsapp.com.

8. Children's Privacy

TrackDeals is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

• 📧 Email notification
• 📱 In-app announcement
• 🔄 Updated "Last Updated" date at the top

Continued use of TrackDeals after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Thank you for trusting TrackDeals with your data. Your privacy is our priority. 💙