Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 16 June 2025
Quick Overview
At StarDeals.ie, we're committed to protecting your privacy while building a vibrant community of deal hunters. This policy explains how we handle your personal data when you use our platform, earn points for community actions, and redeem vouchers.
• We only collect data necessary to run our service
• You control your data and can access, update, or delete it anytime
• We never sell your personal information
• We use industry-standard security measures
• You earn points for positive community actions which can be redeemed for vouchers
Table of Contents
Who We Are
StarDeals.ie is an Irish deals community platform where members share bargains, earn points for helpful contributions, and redeem rewards.
What Information We Handle
Essential Account Data
To create and maintain your account, we need:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (encrypted) (if you use google login then we do not store your password)
Optional Profile Information
You can choose to add:
- Display name
- Avatar
Activity & Points Data
We track your community participation:
- Deals posted
- Comments and discussions
- Votes and reactions
- Points earned and redeemed
- Voucher redemption history
- Saved alerts
Technical Information
Automatically collected when you visit:
- IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
How We Use Your Information
Core Platform Functions
Legal Basis: Contract Performance
- Managing your account and login
- Displaying your deals and comments
- Tracking your points balance
- Processing voucher redemptions
- Sending account notifications
Community Features
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest
- Showing trending deals
- Calculating user reputation
- Preventing spam and abuse
- Moderating content
- Improving platform features
Communications
Legal Basis: Consent
- Deal alerts (based on your preferences)
- Newsletter (if subscribed)
- Points and rewards updates
- Community announcements
Your Points & Rewards Data
When you earn points through community actions, we track:
- Actions performed (posting deals, helpful comments, etc.)
- Points earned per action
- Total points balance
- Redemption history
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We Share Data With:
Service Providers
- Supabase (database & authentication)
- Email delivery services (resend)
- Analytics tools (anonymized data)
Legal Requirements
- Law enforcement (when legally required)
- Regulatory bodies
- Legal proceedings
We Never:
- Sell your personal data
- Share data with advertisers without consent
- Transfer data outside EU without safeguards
Your Rights Under GDPR
As an EU resident, you have the right to:
Access Your Data
Download a copy of all information we hold about you
Update Information
Correct any inaccurate data in your profile
Delete Your Account
Remove your personal data (some anonymized content may remain)
Data Portability
Export your data in a standard format
How to Exercise Your Rights
Self-Service Options:
- Update Info: Account Settings → Profile
- Download Data: Account Settings → Privacy → Export Data
- Delete Account: Account Settings → Privacy → Delete Account
- Manage Communications: Account Settings → Notifications
Need Help? Email us at info@stardeals.ie
Lodge a Complaint
Contact the Data Protection Commission Ireland:
- Website: dataprotection.ie
- Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800
Data Retention
We keep your data for:
Security Measures
We protect your data through:
- Encryption of passwords and sensitive data
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and monitoring
- Secure data centers in the EU
Questions or Concerns?
This privacy policy is governed by Irish law and complies with GDPR requirements.
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