DEAL PAL INC.

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 10, 2026

Jurisdiction: Ontario, Canada

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Deal Pal Inc. ("Deal Pal," "we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you use the Deal Pal™ mobile application and related services ("App").

1.2 By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and consent to the practices described herein, subject to applicable law.

1.3 This Policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable privacy laws.

1.4 If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the App.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

(a) Account Information

• Name (optional)

• Username

• Email address

• Password (hashed and encrypted)

• Optional profile photo

• Account creation date

(b) Location Data

• Precise GPS location (only with explicit device permission)

• Approximate location

Location data is used solely to display nearby deals. The App does not access precise location without your explicit opt-in through device permissions.

(c) User-Generated Content

• Deal posts (title, price, store, quantity, general location info)

• Photos uploaded to the App

• Comments, replies, likes, and interaction metrics

(d) Device and Technical Information

• Device model and operating system version

• IP address

• App version

• Mobile network information

• Temporary, app-scoped identifiers (e.g., session IDs used for security and analytics)

We do not use IDFA or engage in cross-app tracking.

(e) Usage and Analytics Data

• Features and pages used

• Session duration

• Timestamps of activity

• Crash logs and performance metrics

• Search queries

(f) Local Storage Technologies

• App storage for settings and preferences

• Functionality-related analytics storage

Some features may not function properly if storage is disabled.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

(a) Service Delivery

• Create and manage accounts

• Authenticate users

• Show deals based on selected region

• Enable posting, commenting, and interaction

• Personalize the user experience

(b) Communications

• Optional push notifications

• Security and administrative messages

• Customer support responses

• Optional in-app or email marketing messages (opt-out anytime)

(c) App Improvement

• Usage analytics

• Debugging and performance optimization

• Feature development

(d) Security and Fraud Prevention

• Detect abuse, spam, or fraud

• Enforce Terms and Conditions

• Protect users and platform integrity

(e) Legal Compliance

• Respond to lawful requests

• Comply with legal obligations

3.2 ANONYMIZED AND AGGREGATED DATA

We may use anonymized and aggregated data for analytics, research, and high-level commercial insights. We do not attempt to re-identify anonymized data and maintain safeguards to prevent re-identification.

3.3 ADVERTISING

• Ads may appear within the App

• Ad performance is measured using aggregated or anonymized data

• We do not share personal information (such as email addresses or precise location) with advertisers

• We do not engage in cross-app or cross-site tracking

• We do not sell personal information

4. AGGREGATED ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS (ANONYMIZED)

We may analyze and share anonymized, aggregated insights such as:

• Popular stores and categories

• User behaviour patterns

• Geographic trends

This data cannot identify you and contains no personal information.

5. DATA RETENTION

5.1 User-Generated Content Visibility vs. Storage

Deal posts, comments, and images expire and are removed from public display after approximately 24 hours.

Copies of user-generated content may be retained on secure servers for a limited and reasonable period for moderation, abuse prevention, legal compliance, and system integrity. Such content is not publicly visible and is deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable law.

5.2 Account Information

• Retained while the account is active

• Deleted within 30 days of account deletion unless legally required

5.3 Security Logs

Minimal security-related logs may be retained for fraud prevention and compliance.

6. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Service Providers

We use trusted providers for hosting, analytics, monitoring, and notifications. These providers act only on our instructions and maintain strong security standards.

6.2 Legal Requirements

Information may be disclosed where required by law or for safety and fraud investigations.

6.3 Business Transfers

Data may transfer as part of a merger or acquisition, subject to applicable law and notice.

6.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with your explicit authorization.

6.5 We Do NOT Share

• Precise location with advertisers

• Personal data for third-party marketing

• Email addresses without consent

7. USER RIGHTS AND CONTROLS

You may access, correct, delete, or withdraw consent regarding your personal information and file complaints with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

info@dealpalapp.com (Subject: Privacy Rights Request)

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is intended for users aged 16+. Users aged 16–17 require parental consent where required by applicable law. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

9. SECURITY MEASURES

We use industry-standard safeguards. No system is completely secure.

10. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

We will notify affected users and regulators where required by law.

11. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Data may be processed outside Canada using contractual and technical safeguards.

12. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

Algorithms may rank deals, detect fraud, and personalize features. No decisions with significant legal effects occur without human oversight.

13. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents may request access, correction, or deletion.

info@dealpalapp.com (Subject: California Privacy Request)

14. CHANGES

Material changes will be communicated.

15. GOVERNING LAW

Ontario and applicable Canadian federal law.

16. CONTACT

info@dealpalapp.com

17. ACCOUNTABILITY

Deal Pal Inc. maintains privacy governance, policies, and training.