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1. Introduction and Scope

ProDeal APP LLC (“Pros & Deals,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a limited liability company registered in the State of New York, is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information when you access or use our website www.prosanddeals.com (the “Website” or “Platform”) and any related services, features, or content (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must not use our Services.

This Policy applies to all users of our web-based platform, including customers, business owners, listing publishers, and any other individuals who interact with our Services. Our platform is accessible from any device with a modern web browser. This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions available at www.prosanddeals.com/terms.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

“Personal Information” means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household.
“Processing” means any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Information, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.
“User Content” means any content, information, or materials that you submit, post, or transmit through our Services, including reviews, ratings, comments, and business listings.
“Aggregated Data” means data that has been combined with other data and/or de-identified such that it cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Services:

Account Registration: Email address, password (encrypted), display name, profile picture (optional)
Email Verification: Email verification status to enable premium features
Business Registration: Business name, address, phone number, category, business license information, verification documents
User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, deal postings, images, and other content you submit
Images: Photos uploaded for businesses, deals, or listings (automatically compressed client-side from up to 3.5MB to approximately 800KB before transmission)
Communications: Information you provide when contacting customer support or responding to surveys
Payment Information: Payment data for promotional services processed through Google Play Store or Apple App Store (we do not directly collect credit card numbers)

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we automatically collect certain information:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution
Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, time and duration of use, pages viewed, click patterns, and navigation paths
Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, error reports and diagnostics
Performance Data: Website performance metrics, error reports, and page load times

3.3 Search and Activity Information

We collect and maintain records of your search queries and activity within our Services to personalize your experience:

Search terms and keywords you enter
Search history, patterns, and frequency
Search result interactions and selections
Deal views, likes, and saves
Business follows and notification preferences

This data enables us to provide personalized deal recommendations and relevant store suggestions tailored to your preferences.

3.4 Location Information

We may collect location information only when you explicitly grant permission through your browser:

Precise Location: GPS coordinates (only when browser permission is granted and used temporarily)
Approximate Location: ZIP code, city, region, or country derived from IP address or user input
Important: Your precise location data is used only temporarily to show nearby deals, businesses, and listings and is NOT permanently stored on our servers

3.5 Payment Processing & Financial Data

All payment processing for promotional services is handled by Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment provider. We do not store or process your credit card information on our servers. You remain on our website during checkout, and payment details are securely transmitted directly to Stripe.

Stripe Payment Data: Stripe handles all payment card data (card numbers, CVV, expiration dates) according to their Privacy Policy at stripe.com/privacy. Stripe retains payment records for compliance and fraud prevention purposes as outlined in their terms.
Transaction Records: We store transaction identifiers, amounts paid, promotion tiers selected, promotion durations, and transaction timestamps for order fulfillment and customer support.
Refund Data: We record content creation timestamps to verify refund eligibility within our 1-hour refund window policy.
Promotion Status: We maintain records of promotion levels, expiration dates, and promotion history to deliver the services you purchased.
Data Security: All payment-related communications are encrypted using TLS/SSL. Access to transaction data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

For questions about Stripe's data handling practices or payment card data retention, please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy at stripe.com/privacy.

3.6 Chat and Messaging Data

Messages sent through our chat feature are automatically deleted 31 days after creation, regardless of read or unread status. Conversations without active messages are automatically removed. We do not store message backups or provide recovery after expiration. Users should take screenshots of important conversations before they expire. The chat feature is available only to logged-in users for one-on-one conversations with business and listing publishers. Messages are delivered via periodic polling when you have the chat open or are logged in; real-time push notifications are not provided. Messages are automatically marked as read when you scroll through them in the conversation view. Rate limits of 50 messages per minute per user apply to prevent spam and abuse.

For your protection, avoid sharing personal, financial, government ID, health, or other sensitive information in chat. Any details you choose to disclose are at your own risk, and we are not liable for misuse by other parties. Please report suspicious behavior to support@prosanddeals.com.

3.7 Information from Third Parties

Firebase Authentication: Authentication tokens and user identifiers for secure account access
Analytics Providers: Aggregated analytics data about app usage and performance
Advertising Partners: Advertising identifiers and attribution data (Google AdMob)
Affiliate Networks: Deal and offer information from third-party affiliate partners

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

4.1 Service Provision and Operations

To provide, maintain, operate, and improve our Services
To authenticate users and secure account access
To verify email addresses for access to premium features
To process business registrations and verifications
To enable you to post reviews, rate deals and businesses
To facilitate deal discovery, saving, and sharing

4.2 Personalization and Recommendations

To analyze search queries and history to provide personalized deal recommendations
To suggest relevant businesses and stores based on your preferences
To customize your feed based on interests and location
To improve search functionality and result relevance

4.3 Communications

To send push notifications about deals and updates (with your consent)
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To send service-related announcements and updates
To notify you about changes to our Terms or Privacy Policy

4.4 Advertising and Analytics

To display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
To measure advertising effectiveness and attribution
To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services
To generate aggregated insights and statistics

4.5 Safety and Legal Compliance

To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, and abuse
To enforce our Terms and Conditions and other policies
To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
To protect the rights, property, and safety of Pros & Deals, our users, and the public

5. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing your information include:

Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to perform our contract with you
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention and service improvement
Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent (e.g., marketing communications)
Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws

7. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

For the duration of your account being active
As required by applicable laws and regulations
To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
For legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention

After account deletion or when data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your Personal Information within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 90 days, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (AES-256)
Secure Authentication: Industry-standard authentication through Firebase
Access Controls: Strict access controls and employee training
Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and logging of system access
Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing

Disclaimer: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

9.1 Account Management

Access and update your profile information within the app settings
Manage your notification preferences
Unsubscribe from business notifications at any time
Change your password and security settings

9.2 Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account at any time from within the app or by contacting support@prosanddeals.com. Upon account deletion:

Your Personal Information will be removed from our active databases
Your email address and associated data will be permanently deleted
All linked Facebook and Instagram social media connections will be automatically unlinked and all stored access tokens will be permanently deleted from our servers
This action is irreversible
Some information may be retained for legal compliance purposes
Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained for analytics

For step-by-step instructions on removing your social media data specifically, see Section 11.6 of this Policy.

9.3 Privacy Rights (California Residents - CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: Request disclosure of Personal Information collected, used, and shared
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your Personal Information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the “sale” of Personal Information (we do not sell your data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

9.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at support@prosanddeals.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Authenticate your sessions
Analyze website and app usage patterns
Deliver and measure advertising effectiveness
Improve our Services and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

11. Third-Party Services and Advertising

11.1 Third-Party Integrations

Firebase Authentication: Secure user authentication and account management
Google AdMob: Mobile advertising to support our free services
Push Notifications: Deal alerts and updates (with your permission)
Analytics: Usage and performance analytics

11.2 Affiliate Programs

We participate in third-party affiliate programs to provide promotional deals. We may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through our platform. When you interact with affiliate deals, you may be subject to the privacy practices of our affiliate partners.

11.3 Advertising

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use certain information for personalized advertising. You can opt-out of personalized advertising through your device settings or at https://adssettings.google.com.

11.4 Social Media Integration (Facebook & Instagram)

Business owners may optionally connect their Facebook Page and/or Instagram Business Account to Pros & Deals to enable automatic deal posting. Here is how we handle data related to this integration:

Data We Collect from Meta: When you authorize the integration via the Facebook OAuth flow, we receive and securely store: (a) a Facebook Page access token that permits Pros & Deals to publish posts to your selected Page; (b) a long-lived user access token used exclusively for automatic token refresh; and (c) your Facebook Page name and Page ID for display within the app.
Data We Share with Meta: When you publish a deal and opt-in to social posting, Pros & Deals sends the following to Meta's APIs on your behalf: deal title, deal description, deal images, and your business city and state. No other personal information is transmitted to Meta during posting.
APIs Used: Pros & Deals uses the Facebook Graph API (v25.0) and the Instagram Content Publishing API to post content on your behalf.
Token Security: All access tokens are encrypted using AES encryption before storage. Tokens are never transmitted to the frontend or logged in plaintext.
Automatic Token Refresh: To ensure uninterrupted service, Pros & Deals automatically refreshes your Facebook access token approximately every 7 days. If Meta revokes your authorization (for example, if you remove Pros & Deals from Facebook Settings → Apps & Websites), Pros & Deals detects this and displays a re-link prompt in your Profile Settings. We never silently delete your connection record; the linked page name remains visible with a re-link indicator.
Revoking Access: You may disconnect the integration at any time via Profile Settings → Social Media tab within Pros & Deals, or directly via Facebook Settings → Apps & Websites. Upon disconnection, Pros & Deals will no longer post to your accounts and your stored tokens will be removed from our systems.
Meta Privacy Policies: Content posted on your behalf is subject to Meta's data practices. We encourage you to review Meta's Privacy Policy and Instagram's Privacy Policy.
Data Use Restrictions: Facebook and Instagram Platform Data obtained via Meta APIs is used exclusively to publish deals to your connected accounts on your behalf. This data is never sold, rented, licensed, or shared with any third party for commercial purposes. It is never used for advertising targeting, user profiling, surveillance, or any purpose other than the deal posting feature you explicitly authorized. This complies with Meta's Platform Terms prohibiting the sale of Platform Data and prohibiting its use to build or augment user profiles.
Data Retention: Facebook and Instagram access tokens are retained only for as long as your social media connection is active. Tokens are permanently and immediately deleted when you unlink your account via Pros & Deals Profile Settings or when your Pros & Deals account is deleted. If Meta revokes your authorization, the invalidated tokens are detected and removed within the next automated refresh cycle (within 7 days). No Facebook or Instagram Platform Data is retained beyond the duration of your active connection.

11.5 Facebook & Instagram Permissions We Request and Why

When you authorize Pros & Deals via Facebook Login, we request only the minimum permissions required to provide the social posting feature. Below is a plain-language explanation of each permission:

Permission	Why We Need It
pages_show_list	Allows Pros & Deals to list the Facebook Pages you manage so you can choose which Page to connect to your business.
pages_read_engagement	Allows Pros & Deals to read basic Page information (name, ID) needed to display your connected Page name inside your Profile Settings.
pages_manage_posts	Allows Pros & Deals to create posts on your Facebook Page on your behalf when you publish a deal and opt-in to Facebook posting. Without this permission, automatic deal posting to Facebook is not possible.
instagram_content_publish	Allows Pros & Deals to publish image posts to your Instagram Business or Creator account on your behalf when you publish a deal and opt-in to Instagram posting. This permission is only used when you have at least one deal image, as Instagram requires an image to publish.

What we do NOT request: Pros & Deals does not request permissions to read your personal Facebook profile, access your friends list, read your private messages, manage your Facebook ads, or access any data beyond what is listed above.

11.6 How to Remove Your Social Media Data from Our Servers

You have full control over your social media connections. Follow these steps to remove your social media data from Pros & Deals:

Option 1 — Unlink within Pros & Deals (Recommended)

Sign in to your account at www.prosanddeals.com
Click your profile icon and open Profile Settings
Navigate to the Social Media tab
Locate the business whose social media you want to disconnect
Click Unlink next to Facebook or Instagram and confirm
Your access tokens and page data will be immediately deleted from our servers

Option 2 — Revoke via Facebook Settings

Go to Facebook Settings → Apps & Websites
Find Pros & Deals in the list
Click Remove and confirm
Pros & Deals will detect the revocation and flag your connection for re-linking (the stored tokens become invalid and will be cleaned up automatically)

Option 3 — Delete Your Pros & Deals Account

Deleting your Pros & Deals account automatically unlinks all connected social media accounts across all your businesses and removes all stored tokens from our servers.

Sign in and open Profile Settings
Navigate to the Delete Account tab
Enter your password and type DELETE to confirm
All social media connections, tokens, and personal data are permanently removed

12. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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 Information without your consent, please contact us immediately at support@prosanddeals.com. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

13. International Data Transfers

Our Services are currently available in the United States and Canada, with plans to expand to additional regions. Your information is stored and processed on servers located in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Our Services do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you may opt out of certain tracking as described in this Policy.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated Policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date
Sending an email notification to registered users
Displaying an in-app notification

Your continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

16. Safety Guidelines for Marketplace Transactions

When engaging with listings, deals, or marketplace transactions through our platform, we strongly recommend following these safety guidelines to protect yourself:

•Meet in a public place with good lighting and foot traffic
•Consider bringing a friend or family member with you
•Inspect items carefully before completing the transaction
•Never share personal financial information or send money in advance
•Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, walk away
•Let someone know where you're going and when you expect to return

Important: ProDeal APP LLC is not responsible for transactions between users. We provide a platform for connecting buyers and sellers but do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of items listed, the truth or accuracy of listings, or the ability of users to complete transactions.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Company: ProDeal APP LLC
Email: support@prosanddeals.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 48 business hours
Website: www.prosanddeals.com

18. Disclaimer of Liability

PRODE APP LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES OR ANY BREACH OF SECURITY OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE INCIDENT OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

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