Privacy Policy
DealDhamal
Introduction
DealDhamal ("we", "us", "our", "DealDhamal") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use the DealDhamal website, mobile application, browser extension, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").
This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with:
- The Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), India
- Any other applicable data protection laws in India
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.
Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with DealDhamal, you may provide us with:
Account Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Password (stored in encrypted form — we never store plain-text passwords)
- Profile picture (optional)
Communications
- Messages you send to our support team
- Feedback, reviews, or coupon reports you submit on the Platform
- Responses to surveys or contests if you participate
Deal Alert Preferences
- Email address for deal alert subscriptions
- Preferred stores or categories for alerts
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Platform, we automatically collect:
Usage Data
- Pages visited, coupons clicked, and deals viewed
- Search queries entered on DealDhamal
- Time and date of your visits
- Which coupon codes you revealed or copied
- Whether a coupon was reported as working or not working
Device and Technical Information
- IP address (stored in anonymised/hashed form for analytics)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Screen resolution
- Referring URL (the website that brought you to DealDhamal)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 6 below.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
Authentication Providers
If you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive from Google your:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture URL
- Google account ID (used only to link your account)
We do not receive your Google password.
Affiliate Networks
Our affiliate partners (such as Cuelinks, vCommission, Admitad, Amazon Associates) may share aggregate or anonymised conversion data with us (e.g. that a click from our Platform resulted in a purchase). This data is used to verify commissions and does not identify you personally to us.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 To Provide Our Services
- Creating and managing your DealDhamal account
- Displaying personalised coupon and deal recommendations
- Sending deal alerts and newsletters you have subscribed to
- Processing coupon click tracking to record affiliate conversions
- Allowing you to save coupons to your account
3.2 To Improve Our Platform
- Analysing which coupons and deals are most popular
- Understanding how users navigate our Platform
- Identifying and fixing bugs or technical issues
- Developing new features and improving existing ones
- Measuring the effectiveness of our coupon verification system
3.3 To Communicate With You
- Sending transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset)
- Sending deal alert emails and newsletters (only if subscribed)
- Responding to your support queries or feedback
- Notifying you of changes to our Terms of Service or this Privacy Policy
3.4 For Legal and Safety Purposes
- Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorised access
- Complying with applicable Indian laws and legal obligations
- Enforcing our Terms of Service
- Protecting the rights, property, and safety of DealDhamal, our users, and the public
3.5 For Business Analytics
- Generating aggregated, anonymised reports about Platform usage
- Measuring affiliate commission performance
- Understanding traffic sources and user acquisition channels
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information | Until you delete your account + 30 days |
| Coupon click logs | 24 months (anonymised after 12 months) |
| Email communications | 3 years |
| Deal alert subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe + 30 days |
| Error and crash logs (Sentry) | 90 days |
| Analytics data (aggregated) | Indefinitely (anonymised) |
After the applicable retention period, we securely delete or anonymise your data so it can no longer be linked to you.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:
- Encryption in transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our Platform is encrypted using TLS (HTTPS)
- Password security: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms via Supabase Auth — we never store plain-text passwords
- Database security: Our Neon PostgreSQL database uses SSL connections and is not publicly accessible
- Access controls: Only authorised team members have access to personal data, on a need-to-know basis
- IP anonymisation: IP addresses used for analytics are hashed and anonymised
- Regular security reviews: We periodically review our security practices
Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Your Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
8.1 Right to Access
Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and the purposes for which it is processed.
8.2 Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
8.3 Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including when the data is no longer necessary.
8.4 Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for processing at any time. Withdrawal will not affect lawfulness of prior processing.
8.5 Right to Grievance Redressal
Have your grievances regarding our data processing practices addressed promptly.
8.6 Right to Nominate
Nominate an individual who shall exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.
Children's Privacy
DealDhamal is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such data.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at beastultra59@gmail.com.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Platform contains links to third-party merchant websites and affiliate networks. This Privacy Policy applies only to DealDhamal. When you click a deal link and visit a merchant's website:
- That website is governed by its own privacy policy
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites
- We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit through our links
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- For significant changes, we will send an email notification to registered users
- We will display a banner or notice on the Platform
Your continued use of DealDhamal after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the Platform and may request deletion of your account.
Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address any concerns or complaints regarding the processing of your personal data.
Grievance Officer — DealDhamal
Email: beastultra59@gmail.com
Response time: Within 30 days of receipt of complaint
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India once it is operational under the DPDP Act, 2023.
Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
DealDhamal Privacy Team
Email: beastultra59@gmail.com
Support: beastultra59@gmail.com
Website: www.dealdhamal.in
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 13, 2026.