Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
DrivenCart ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account (name, email address, password)
- Create or edit deal pages (business information, images, content)
- Make purchases or process payments (billing information via Stripe)
- Join our affiliate program (payment details, tax information)
- Contact us for support (email, support tickets)
- Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Device information (device ID, hardware model)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, interactions)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Location data (approximate location based on IP address)
2.3 Third-Party Data
We may receive information about you from third-party services such as payment processors (Stripe), analytics providers, and social media platforms if you choose to connect your accounts.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
- Process your transactions and manage your orders
- Create and manage your account
- Communicate with you about your account, updates, and promotional offers
- Process affiliate commissions and payments
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent
- Public Information: Deal pages you create may be publicly accessible and indexed by search engines
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the time period required by applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
11. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
13. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information (note: we do not sell personal information).
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]