Privacy Policy for lion.deals

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

📧 Contact: support@lion.deals

1. Introduction

Welcome to lion.deals ("lion.deals", "we", "our", "us"). We operate a community-driven platform where users share deals, discounts, and general information about products and promotions.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, your rights, and the legal bases for processing under global privacy laws such as the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable regulations.

By using lion.deals, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and similar jurisdictions, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent — for cookies, analytics, marketing communications
• Contract necessity — to provide services you request (e.g., account features)
• Legitimate interests — to maintain site performance, prevent fraud, secure the platform, moderate community content
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws
• Publicly available data processing — when you choose to publish content on the site

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

• Account details (username, email)
• User-generated content (deals, comments, ratings)
• Messages you send to support
• Any forms you submit

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

• IP address, browser type, device, operating system
• Usage data (pages visited, referring URLs, clicks)
• Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies
• Analytics data from providers such as Google Analytics

3.3 Information From Third Parties

• Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon Associates)
• Advertising networks
• Social media interactions
• Service providers such as hosting and analytics platforms

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless required or permitted by law.

4. Categories of Personal Information (CCPA/CPRA)

To comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act, we disclose the categories of data we may collect:

We do not sell personal information for money.
We may "share" data for advertising or affiliate tracking as defined under CPRA.

5. How We Use Personal Information

We use information to:

• Operate and maintain the website
• Personalize user experience
• Provide community features
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or abuse
• Improve site performance and develop new features
• Show relevant ads or affiliate recommendations
• Comply with laws
• Communicate with you

We may create aggregated, de-identified, or anonymous data for analytics and reporting.

6. AI, Profiling, and Automated Decision-Making

lion.deals may use AI or algorithmic tools for:

• Spam detection
• Trend analysis
• Identifying duplicate or fraudulent submissions
• Recommending deals or content

We do not use AI to make decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. You may request information about how automated tools affect your data.

7. How We Share Information

We may share information with:

7.1 Service Providers

• Hosting providers
• Email delivery services
• Analytics platforms
• Moderation tools

7.2 Advertising & Affiliate Partners

We may share anonymized or pseudonymized data for:

• Ad delivery
• Click tracking
• Attribution for affiliate commissions

7.3 Public Content

Information you publish (e.g., comments, deals) is publicly visible.

7.4 Legal & Compliance

We may disclose information to:

• Comply with applicable laws
• Respond to lawful requests
• Protect the safety of our platform and users

7.5 Business Transfers

In case of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or asset sale, user information may be transferred.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access lion.deals from outside Canada, your data may be transferred to countries such as:

• United States
• European Union
• Other jurisdictions where service providers operate

Where required, we use:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Data Processing Agreements
• Other legally recognized safeguards

9. Cookies, Tracking Technologies & Opt-Outs

We use:

• Cookies (session, essential, analytics, preference)
• Web beacons
• Pixels
• Affiliate tracking tools
• Third-party ad or analytics scripts

Your options:

• Disable cookies via browser settings
• Opt-out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Opt-out of interest-based ads at:
  • optout.aboutads.info
  • optout.networkadvertising.org

Do Not Track (DNT) signals are not fully supported, but we honor valid global privacy controls where required by law.

10. Payment Information

lion.deals currently does not process payments directly. If payment features are added in the future:

• Payments will be handled exclusively through trusted third-party processors
• We will not store or access full credit card numbers
• Processors will comply with PCI-DSS and applicable financial regulations

11. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

User-generated content may remain public unless removed by you or deleted according to our moderation rules.

You may request account deletion at support@lion.deals.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:

• Encrypted HTTPS connections
• Access controls
• Monitoring for suspicious activity

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

13. Data Breach Notification

If a data breach occurs that poses a risk to your rights or freedoms, we will:

• Notify affected users when required by law
• Inform relevant regulatory authorities
• Take reasonable steps to mitigate harm

14. Your Rights

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

GDPR / EEA Rights

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your data
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

California (CCPA/CPRA) Rights

• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion
• Request correction
• Opt-out of "sharing" for advertising
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

How to Exercise Rights

Email: support@lion.deals

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Authorized agents may submit requests under CCPA with proof of authority.

15. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

lion.deals is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect children's data.

If you believe a child has provided personal information:

• Email us at support@lion.deals
• We will promptly delete the information.

Parents may request:

• Review of collected data
• Deletion of a child's data
• Prevention of further collection

16. Complaints

If you reside in regions with data protection authorities (EU/UK/etc.), you may file a complaint with your local authority.

You can also contact us directly: support@lion.deals

17. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:

• The "Last Updated" date will change
• We may notify users where legally required
• Continued use of lion.deals indicates acceptance of the updated policy

18. Contact Us