Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

We collect the minimum information needed to operate MeekDeals:

• Account information: name or display name, email address, password (hashed), and optional profile details.
• Community contributions: reviews, ratings, comments, saved vendors, and any content you choose to publish.
• Vendor submissions: business details, links, and supporting documents submitted via vendor forms.
• Communications: messages sent via our contact form, email, or support channels.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, and basic analytics needed to keep the platform secure and functional.

2. How we use information

• Operate, maintain, and improve the MeekDeals platform.
• Authenticate users and protect accounts from abuse.
• Display community reviews, ratings, and vendor profiles.
• Send transactional emails (account, security, replies you opt into).
• Send product updates and newsletters where you've explicitly opted in.
• Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or policy violations.

3. Email communications

When you sign up for emails or create an account, you'll receive transactional and (if opted in) marketing emails. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in the email footer or by contacting us at support@meekdeals.com.

4. Public reviews and content

Reviews, ratings, and other community content you publish are visible to other users. Do not include sensitive personal information in your public submissions. You may request edits or deletion of your content at any time.

5. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under contract.
• Authorities when required by law or to protect users.
• Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

6. Cookies and analytics

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management, plus limited analytics cookies to understand site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data security

We use industry-standard safeguards including encryption in transit, hashed passwords, and access controls. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to minimize risk and will notify affected users of material breaches as required by law.

8. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Export a copy of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, email support@meekdeals.com.

9. Children's privacy

MeekDeals is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a minor has shared information with us, contact us so we can remove it.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the site or via email when appropriate. Continued use of MeekDeals constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email support@meekdeals.com.