Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to DoorstepDeals. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Profile information (profile picture, preferences)
• Business information (business name, category, location, contact details, logo)
• Deal and coupon information posted by businesses
• Communications with us or other users
• Feedback, reviews, and ratings
• Billing and subscription information processed via Stripe (we do not store card numbers or payment details directly)
• Geolocation data when you choose to redeem a location-restricted deal (used only for proximity verification and not stored)
• Business redemption PIN set by your business account (stored securely and never shared with customers)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, features used)
• Location data (if you grant permission, used only during deal redemption)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Subscription and billing events received from Stripe via secure webhooks

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services if you choose to connect your account with them (e.g., social media platforms for authentication).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To create and manage your account
• To process deal redemptions and transactions
• To send you notifications about deals, updates, and promotional content
• To personalize your experience and show relevant deals
• To communicate with you about your account or the Service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

Certain information is publicly visible on the platform, including business profiles, deals, and public user activity (likes, follows). Redemption codes are shared with businesses when you redeem deals.

4.2 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Stripe — payment processing and subscription management. Your payment information is handled directly by Stripe and subject to their privacy policy.
• Supabase — database hosting, authentication, and file storage.
• Other providers for analytics, email delivery, and platform infrastructure.

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Protect the safety of users or the public

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where we need to retain it for legal compliance.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: You can update or correct your information through your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt-out: You can opt out of marketing communications and email notifications
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@mydoorstepdeals.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our Service.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@mydoorstepdeals.com