Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2025

Quick Summary

We collect minimal data to provide our voting and flash sale services. Your data is protected with industry-standard security measures and we never sell your personal information.

1. Introduction

Vote.Deals ("we," "our," or "us"), a Swiss platform, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our voting platform and flash sale service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

Email Address: When you sign up or use our services
Authentication Data: Through Google Sign-In or email verification
Profile Information: Name and profile picture (if provided via Google Sign-In)

2.2 Usage Information

Voting Data: Your votes on products and participation in voting cycles
Purchase History: Flash sale purchases and transaction details
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent, interactions with our platform

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

Service Delivery: Provide voting platform and flash sale functionality
Authentication: Verify user identity and maintain secure sessions
Communication: Send notifications about voting cycles and flash sales
Personalization: Customize your experience based on your preferences

3.2 Legal Basis (GDPR)

Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
Contract Performance: To fulfill our service obligations
Legitimate Interest: To improve our platform and prevent fraud

4. Google Sign-In Integration

4.1 Data Shared with Google

Email Address: For account creation and authentication
Profile Information: Name and profile picture (if you choose to share)
Usage Data: Limited to authentication purposes

4.2 Google's Privacy Policy

Your use of Google Sign-In is also subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to your Google account beyond what you explicitly authorize.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Access and Portability

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data

Control and Deletion

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Object: Opt-out of certain data processing

Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of previous processing.

Contact us at privacy@vote.deals to exercise your rights.

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

Encryption: All data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data
Regular Audits: Security assessments and updates
Secure Storage: Data stored in encrypted databases

6.2 Data Breach Response

We will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery
We will report to relevant authorities as required by law
We will take immediate steps to secure affected systems

7. Contact Information

Data Protection Officer

Email: privacy@vote.deals

Complaints

You can file complaints with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) or your local data protection authority. We will cooperate with any investigations and are committed to resolving privacy concerns promptly.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.