The Coupons ("we," "our," "us") respect your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
By using The Coupons, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, which complies with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia, Canada.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you sign up.
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or other payment methods when purchasing coupons.
- Vendor Information: Business name, address, services offered, and payment details for onboarding.
- Customer Support: Any information you provide when contacting us for assistance.
1.2. Information We Collect Automatically
- Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the platform, and interactions with features.
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and improve services.
1.3. Third-Party Information
- We may collect data from business partners, payment processors, and analytics providers to verify transactions and improve our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide & Improve Services – Process transactions, manage accounts, and enhance user experience.
- Personalize Offers – Recommend deals based on your preferences and browsing history.
- Secure Transactions – Prevent fraud and ensure secure payments.
- Customer Support – Respond to inquiries, process refunds, and resolve disputes.
- Marketing & Promotions – Send relevant offers, newsletters, and updates (with your consent).
- Legal & Compliance – Comply with applicable laws and protect against misuse.
3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
- With Vendors: When you purchase a coupon, your information is shared with the respective business for redemption.
- With Payment Processors: Secure processing of transactions through trusted third-party providers.
- With Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our platform from fraud and abuse.
- With Marketing & Analytics Partners: To improve user experience and platform efficiency (data is anonymized).
4. Data Security & Retention
- Encryption: Secure SSL encryption for transactions.
- Access Control: Restricted access to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Audits: Routine checks to identify vulnerabilities.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for legal and operational purposes. Unused accounts may be deleted after [insert timeframe].
5. Your Rights & Choices
- Access Your Data – Request a copy of the personal information we hold.
- Correct Information – Update or modify inaccurate data.
- Withdraw Consent – Opt-out of marketing emails and data collection where applicable.
- Delete Your Account – Request account deletion and removal of stored data (subject to legal requirements).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Improve site performance and personalize content.
- Analyze trends and measure marketing effectiveness.
- Remember user preferences for a better browsing experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately for removal.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect new legal requirements and practices. We will notify users of major changes via email or platform notifications.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The Coupons Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
By using The Coupons, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.