Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
As an aggregator, we collect information primarily to facilitate the connection between you and the third-party Providers.
A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
This includes any information you provide when you register, contact us, or request to connect with a Provider:
- Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number.
- Location Data: City, area, or postal code (needed to match you with local Providers).
- Account Data: Username and password (if you create an account).
- Inquiry Data: Details about the specific service you are seeking.
B. Automatically Collected Information (Usage Data)
When you access the Platform, we may automatically collect certain information:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system.
- Activity Data: Pages viewed, the time spent on those pages, clicks, and the referring URL (how you arrived at our site).
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity on our Platform and hold certain information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To Facilitate Connections: To match you with and pass your inquiry details to the relevant third-party Providers.
- To Operate and Maintain the Platform: To provide, operate, and maintain the functionality of Deals Tree Pay.
- To Improve the Platform: To understand how you use our Platform and use that data to enhance the user experience and service listings.
- To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, send administrative information (like policy changes), and potentially send promotional materials (where permitted and based on your preferences).
- For Security: To identify and prevent fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access.
3. Disclosure and Sharing of Your Information
We share your information in the following circumstances, which is integral to our function as an aggregator:
A. Sharing with Third-Party Service Providers (Crucial)
When you request a service or express interest in a listing, we will share the necessary Personal Information (e.g., name, phone number, service request details) with the relevant third-party Provider(s) to enable them to contact you and offer their services.
Note: Once your information is shared with a Provider, their use of your information is governed by their own separate Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party Provider.
B. Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred as a business asset.
C. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the safety of users or the public.
4. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your Personal Information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
5. Policy for Children
Our Platform is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us.
