Introduction
Indie Deals ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Black Friday deals platform.
Information We Collect
Device Fingerprint
To ensure fair voting (one vote per person per deal), we generate a browser fingerprint using non-identifying technical data: screen resolution, timezone, language, and browser type. This is hashed and cannot be reversed to identify you personally.
Email Address
If you join our waitlist, we collect your email address solely to notify you about new deal drops. We never sell or share your email with third parties.
Twitter/X Handle (Optional)
When voting, you may optionally provide your Twitter handle to appear on leaderboards. This is voluntary and publicly displayed.
Deal Submissions
If you submit a deal, we collect the deal information you provide (title, URL, discount, Twitter handle). Submissions are reviewed before approval.
How We Use Your Information
- Prevent vote manipulation and ensure fair rankings
- Send deal alerts to waitlist subscribers (with consent)
- Display voter leaderboards (optional participation)
- Improve our platform and user experience
- Detect and prevent abuse or fraudulent activity
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted database provider with enterprise-grade security including:
- Encryption at rest and in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Row-level security policies
- Regular security audits
- SOC 2 Type II compliance
Cookies & Local Storage
We use browser local storage to remember your voting preferences and improve performance. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.
Third-Party Links
Our platform contains links to external deal websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before making purchases.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access - Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Delete - Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe - Opt out of email communications anytime
- Withdraw consent - Remove your votes or leaderboard participation
To exercise these rights, contact us via Twitter/X or Discord (links in footer).
Data Retention
Vote records are retained for 90 days after a deal expires. Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Fingerprint hashes are automatically purged after 30 days of inactivity.
Children's Privacy
Indie Deals is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, reach out to us on Twitter/X or Discord.