Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 26, 2023
This Privacy Notice explains how HeyWhatsTheDeal, Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries use your information across all websites, mobile applications, and online services owned or controlled by the company.
1. Types of Information We Collect
The company collects several categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: name, addresses, email, phone numbers, social media usernames
- Demographics: age, birthdate, gender
- Commercial information: purchasing history, interests, referral information
- Location information: city, state, zip code, GPS data when permitted
- Financial information: payment card details needed for transactions
- Internet activity: browsing behavior, cookies, pixel tags, web beacons
- Inferences: assessments of product or service preferences
2. How HeyWhatsTheDeal Collects Information
Information is gathered from:
- Direct submission: registration, purchases, emails, forum posts
- Device data: hardware model, IP address, operating system, browser type, access times
- Location services: general location via IP address or precise GPS when authorized
- Third parties: vendors, analytics providers, advertisers, social media networks
The company uses cookies and web beacons to track interactions. Location data may be shared with affiliates and advertisers for customized services.
3. How HeyWhatsTheDeal Uses Information
The company uses collected data to:
- Operate and improve the Service
- Provide personalized advertisements and offers
- Process orders and payments
- Facilitate partner bookings
- Conduct research and analytics
- Send communications and reminders
- Administer rewards and promotions
- Prevent fraud and ensure legal compliance
- Deliver location-based offers using precise geolocation
4. When and Why HeyWhatsTheDeal Discloses Information
Information may be shared:
- To comply with legal obligations and government requests
- With vendors performing services under confidentiality agreements
- During business transitions like mergers or acquisitions
- To combat fraud or protect rights
- With affiliates and subsidiaries
- When aggregated or de-identified
- With user consent
Categories of third parties receiving information: HeyWhatsTheDeal entities, merchants, co-marketers, distributors, advertising networks, payment providers, data analytics providers, social networks, government entities, and service providers.
Information disclosed for business purposes includes: Identifiers, demographics, commercial information, location data, financial information, internet activity, and preference inferences.
5. Security of Personal Information
HeyWhatsTheDeal implements administrative, technical, and physical controls to safeguard personal information. The company uses industry-standard encryption for financial data but acknowledges "no method of transmission over the Internet...is 100% secure."
Contact: privacy@heywhats.com for security questions.
6. Your Rights Regarding Personal Information
Consumers have rights to:
- Know what personal information is collected and how it's used
- Update personal information
- Request portable copies of data
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of disclosures for valuable consideration via "Do Not Sell My Personal Information"
- Avoid discrimination for exercising these rights
Requests should be sent to privacy@heywhats.com. The company may verify identity before responding.
7. Your Choices
Users can control information sharing through:
- Commercial emails: Unsubscribe via email instructions or account settings
- Cookies: Adjust browser settings or use opt-out tools from the National Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance
- Device data: Modify mobile device privacy settings
- Geolocation: Control precise location sharing through device settings
- Business partner emails: Follow opt-out instructions in their messages
The company does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
9. Privacy Practices of Third Parties
This policy covers only HeyWhatsTheDeal's information practices. Linked websites, co-branded sites, and business partners maintain separate privacy notices. Users should review third-party privacy policies before sharing information.
10. Business Transfers and Corporate Changes
HeyWhatsTheDeal reserves the right to disclose, transfer, or license all information related to the Service, including personal data, to subsequent owners or in connection with mergers, consolidations, restructuring, or asset sales.
11. Notice to Residents of Countries Outside the United States
The Service is intended for users in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Users outside these regions should refer to HeyWhatsTheDeal's International Privacy Notice. By using the Service, users consent to data collection and transfer in accordance with this notice.
12. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed at children under 16. Users must be at least 18 years old to create accounts and purchase goods or services.
13. Contact Us
Mailing Address:
HeyWhatsTheDeal, Inc.Attention: Privacy Office
3804 Wilson Blvd.
#1027
Arlington, VA 22203
Email: privacy@heywhats.com
14. California Privacy Rights and Other Countries
Canada: Residents may request access to collected personal information and information about vendor transfers. Contact privacy@heywhats.com.
California "Shine the Light": Residents may request annual disclosure of shared personal information for direct marketing purposes. Include "Shine the Light Request" in correspondence. Responses within 30 days.
California minors: Users under 18 may request removal of publicly posted content by emailing privacy@heywhats.com with detailed descriptions. Removal is not guaranteed.
8. Social Community Areas
Public posting areas (discussion boards, blogs, reviews) display information openly to anyone with internet access. The company recommends not posting personal information in these spaces.