1. Who We Are
ExpatsDeals.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a digital marketplace that enables expatriates to discover, post, and engage with deals, offers, and classified listings globally.
Website: http://expatsdeals.com
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
We may collect the following when you use our platform:
- Name (optional)
- Email address
- Mobile phone number
- Account and profile details
- Listings, deals, and content you post
- Messages or inquiries
This information is used to operate the platform, verify users, and enable communication.
b. Automatically Collected Data
When you browse ExpatsDeals.com, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interaction data
- Cookies and tracking data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Enable you to post and manage listings
- Verify users and prevent fraud
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Analyze traffic and usage trends
- Send service-related communications
- Display relevant advertisements
4. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- Data shown in the comments form
- Visitor’s IP address
- Browser user agent string
This helps detect spam and maintain platform integrity.
An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to display profile images.
Once approved, your comment and profile image are publicly visible.
5. Media Uploads
If you upload images:
- Avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS)
- Other users may download and extract such data
6. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Enable login and account functionality
- Preference Cookies: Save user settings
- Analytics Cookies: Track usage and performance
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads
Examples:
- Comment cookies (saved for 1 year)
- Login cookies (2 days or 2 weeks with “Remember Me”)
- Screen preference cookies (1 year)
- Temporary session cookies (deleted after browser close)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Embedded Content
Articles or listings may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.).
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party sites may:
- Collect your data
- Use cookies
- Track your interaction
8. Listings & Public Information
As a marketplace platform:
- Any listing or deal you post is publicly visible
- Information shared in listings can be accessed by other users
We advise against sharing sensitive personal information publicly.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, SMS/email verification)
- Advertising partners (non-personal data only)
- Legal authorities when required
10. Payments (If Applicable)
For premium listings or paid services:
- Payments are processed by third-party providers
- We do not store or access your payment details
11. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely
- User account data is stored as long as the account is active
- Users can edit or delete their personal data anytime
- Backup data may be retained temporarily for security purposes
12. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Request a copy of your stored data
To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@expatsdeals.com
13. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure servers and hosting
- Access controls
- Monitoring for suspicious activity
However, no system is completely secure.
14. Spam Detection
Visitor comments and activity may be checked through automated spam detection services.
15. Third-Party Services
We may use tools such as:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Advertising networks
- Comment systems
- Verification providers
These services may collect limited data required for their function.
16. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for users under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
17. International Data Transfers
As a global platform, your data may be processed outside your country of residence.
By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
18. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date.
19. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions:
Email: contact@expatsdeals.com
Website: http://expatsdeals.com