Privacy Policy

DealLeaf is responsible for all personal information under our control. We have designated a Privacy Officer who is accountable for our compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws. For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you: (a) create an account (name, email address, username, date of birth, phone number, location); (b) post deals or comments; (c) upload a profile avatar; (d) contact us for support. We also automatically collect technical information including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources through cookies and similar technologies.

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes: (a) to create and manage your account; (b) to enable you to post and vote on deals; (c) to communicate with you about our services; (d) to personalize your experience; (e) to analyze and improve our platform; (f) to detect and prevent fraud or abuse; (g) to comply with legal obligations. We will obtain your consent before using your information for any purpose not identified in this policy.

By creating an account or using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. However, withdrawing consent may limit your ability to use certain features of our platform.

We use your personal information only for the purposes identified in this policy. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to: (a) service providers who assist us in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, email services); (b) law enforcement or government agencies when required by law; (c) other users when you post deals or comments publicly. All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your account is deleted, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except for information we are required to retain for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. We do not use cookies to track your activities across third-party websites.

We implement physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to: (a) access your personal information in our possession; (b) request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; (c) withdraw consent for certain uses of your information; (d) request deletion of your account and personal information; (e) file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Your personal information may be stored and processed on servers located outside of Canada, including in the United States. When we transfer your information outside Canada, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that the information receives a comparable level of protection as required by Canadian law.

In compliance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), we will only send you marketing communications if you have provided express consent. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us. We will process your opt-out request within 10 business days.

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

In the event of a data breach that poses a real risk of significant harm to you, we will notify you and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada as required by law. We will provide information about the breach, the personal information involved, and steps you can take to protect yourself.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website.

If you believe we have not complied with this Privacy Policy or applicable privacy laws, you may file a complaint with our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at 1-800-282-1376 or www.priv.gc.ca.