Privacy Policy

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DealForStudent (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with
dealforstudent.com (the “Site”) and related features, including optional accounts, newsletters, and forms. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site.
For questions, contact elirpatrick@outlook.com.

Scope & Role

We are a student deals aggregation site. We do not sell or issue the offers listed and we do not perform student identity verification on our Site.
When verification is required, it occurs on merchant or third-party platforms (e.g., UNiDAYS, Student Beans, SheerID). Those platforms have their own privacy policies.

Information We Collect

  • Account & Profile (optional): email address, display name, basic profile data if you sign up or use social/OAuth sign-in; preferences (favorites, alerts).
  • Contact & Communications: messages and metadata you send via forms (e.g., contact, submit a deal), your email address, and our replies.
  • Submissions & UGC: deals, corrections, comments, attachments/links you choose to submit.
  • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps, approximate location, and cookies or similar technologies.
  • Newsletter (if enabled): email address and subscription preferences.

We do not request or store student IDs, transcripts, or similar sensitive identity documents on our Site.

Sources of Information

  • Directly from you when you create an account, contact us, or submit content.
  • Automatically through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies when you use the Site.
  • Service providers & partners (e.g., analytics, email delivery, hosting, anti-spam, advertising/affiliate networks) in connection with operating the Site.

How We Use Information

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Site and features (search, favorites, alerts, submissions).
  • Communicate with you about your account, inquiries, and updates; send optional newsletters (with your consent where required).
  • Moderate and publish user submissions; prevent fraud, abuse, and spam; maintain security.
  • Measure performance and understand usage (analytics).
  • Serve and measure advertising and affiliate links; comply with legal obligations.

Cookies & Tracking

We and our partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, analyze usage (e.g., Google Analytics),
and support advertising and affiliate programs (e.g., ad networks, link tracking). You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable,
via our cookie banner or Privacy Choices page.

Disclosure of Information

  • Service providers: hosting, security/anti-spam, analytics, email/SMS, customer support, payment (if any), and similar vendors working on our behalf.
  • Advertising & Affiliate Partners: ad networks, measurement, affiliate platforms that may receive technical identifiers and event data when you view/click links or ads.
  • Verification platforms / Merchants: when you follow links to verification services or merchants, information is processed under their policies.
  • Legal: to comply with law, enforce our Terms, or protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

Advertising, Affiliate Links & Your Choices

Some links are affiliate or sponsored; we may earn a commission if you click and make a purchase. This does not affect the price you pay.
You may opt out of certain interest-based advertising via browser settings, platform settings, and industry opt-outs (e.g., DAA/NAI).
See also our Affiliate Disclosure and Editorial Policy.

International Data Transfers

We may process and store information in the United States and other countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the Site and fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to comply with legal obligations,
resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data category and context.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Your Rights & Choices

  • Access, correction, deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by emailing elirpatrick@outlook.com.
  • Marketing preferences: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the link in the email or contacting us.
  • Cookies/ads: Manage via browser settings, our cookie banner (where available), and Privacy Choices.

EEA/UK Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA/UK, you may have rights under the GDPR, including to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability.
You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. Our lawful bases include consent (where required), contract, legitimate interests (e.g., Site operation,
security, analytics, and advertising), and compliance with legal obligations. To exercise rights, email elirpatrick@outlook.com.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have rights to know/access specific pieces and categories of personal information, to delete personal information, to correct inaccurate information,
to opt out of “sale”/“sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and to limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable).
We do not knowingly sell personal information of minors under 16. To submit a request or to opt out, email elirpatrick@outlook.com
or visit Privacy Choices. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Do Not Track

Some browsers send “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Because there is no uniform industry standard, we do not currently respond to DNT signals.
We will update this Policy if standards are adopted.

Third-Party Sites

The Site may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
We encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests, email elirpatrick@outlook.com or use our Contact form.