Privacy Policy for TheFreebieGuy – 2026

Information Collection and Use

When you visit our website, we may collect certain non-personal information automatically through standard web analytics tools and log files. This may include:

• IP address
  
• Browser type and version
  
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  
• Date and time of access
  
• Referring and exit pages
  
• Click patterns and engagement data

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Giveaways & Promotions

For select giveaways hosted on TheFreebieGuy.com or our app, we collect only the email address or mailing address you voluntarily provide to administer entries and notify winners.

This data is used solely for giveaway fulfillment. It is not sold or rented. We share it only with sponsors (e.g., product shippers) as needed, with clear disclosure in entry rules.

• Data Security & Retention Periods
  • For giveaways with large prizes (over $100 value), we keep name/email/address for 1 year to prevent duplicate prizes within 12 months
  • For smaller gift-card giveaways, data is only kept 30 days
  • For app giveaways: Winners kept per above; all other entrants deleted within 48 hours from the time the winner is announced

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies (Website)

TheFreebieGuy.com uses cookies to collect non-identifiable data to enhance user experience through personalized recommendations. 

• No personally identifiable information is collected.
• Data is used strictly for on-site personalization and analytics.
• We do not share this data with third parties.

Several third-party services we use may employ cookies or similar technologies:

• Detailed Disclosure – Our Partners:
  • Freestar Advertising Notice: This site is affiliated with Publisher First, Inc. dba Freestar (“Freestar”) for the purposes of placing certain advertising on the Site, and Freestar will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Freestar’s data usage, click here.
  • Google AdSense and DoubleClick (DART Cookie): These cookies personalize ad experiences based on your visits to TheFreebieGuy.com and other websites. You can learn more or opt out at Google’s Advertising Privacy & Terms.
  • Mailchimp + LiveIntent:
    • Mailchimp Newsletter forms/ popup forms / emails use cookies to better track user experience and track weather a user has seen a pop up form or not. Visit Mailchimp’s Cookie Statement for details.
    • LiveIntent serves ads within newsletters for retargeting. Visit Mailchimp’s Cookie Statement as well as LiveIntent’s Privacy Policy for details.
  • Affiliate Networks (e.g., Amazon): Tracking cookies may be set when you click affiliate links to monitor commissions.
• Below is the Service’s Purpose and tracking type:
  • Google AdSense – Display Ads – Session/Tracking
  • Google DoubleClick (DART) – Personalized Ads – DART Cookies
  • Mailchimp – Newsletter / Website Forms / Website Pop Up Forms – Tracking
  • Liveintent via Mailchimp – Newsletter ads – Tracking
  • Affiliate Links – Commissions Tracking – Tracking

Compliance: We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and “Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information” requests under CCPA/CPRA. TheFreebieGuy.com does not have access to or control over these third-party cookies. You can manage cookie preferences or disable them through your browser’s settings.

Mobile App Tracking (No Cookies): Firebase Analytics, AdMob, OneSignal use device identifiers. Opt out via device settings.

Managing Cookies

If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.

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SMS/Text Messaging Program

SMS Marketing & Notifications

By providing your mobile phone number and opting into our text messaging program, you consent to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages from The Freebie Guy. Messages may include deal alerts, giveaway notifications, promotional offers, account-related information, and other updates related to our services.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchase.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your interaction with The Freebie Guy and our promotions. We reserve the right to increase or decrease message frequency at any time and to change the phone number, short code, or sender identification used to deliver messages.

Message and Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier plan. Please contact your mobile provider for details regarding your messaging or data plan. Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

Information Collected Through SMS

When you opt into our SMS program, we may collect:

• • Your mobile phone number
  • Message delivery information
  • Message interaction data (such as clicks or responses)
  • Opt-in and opt-out records
  • Device and carrier information as provided through our messaging platform

This information is used solely to administer, improve, and deliver our text messaging services and related communications.

Opt-Out and Unsubscribe

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message we send. You may also follow any unsubscribe instructions contained within a message, if applicable.

After opting out, you may receive one final confirmation message confirming your removal from the program. No further marketing text messages will be sent unless you opt in again.

Help and Support

For assistance regarding our text messaging program, you may:

• • Reply HELP to any text message (where supported)
  • Email us at [email protected]

Mobile Number Changes

If you change, transfer, or relinquish your mobile phone number, you agree to either:

• • Reply STOP before the change occurs;
  • Use any available unsubscribe mechanism provided in our messages; or
  • Notify us at [email protected]

This helps prevent messages from being sent to individuals who may later receive your former phone number.

Third-Party SMS Providers

Our SMS messaging services may be provided through third-party platforms, including Mailchimp and its service providers. These providers may process information necessary to deliver messages, manage subscriptions, track engagement, and maintain compliance with telecommunications regulations. Such providers are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it for authorized service-related purposes.

SMS Privacy

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes. Information collected through our SMS program is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

For questions regarding our privacy practices, please contact [email protected].

Changes to SMS Terms

We reserve the right to modify or terminate our SMS messaging program at any time. We may also update these SMS terms periodically. Changes become effective upon posting to this Privacy Policy or related Terms and Conditions page. Continued participation in the SMS program after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

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Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to other websites or embedded content served by external providers. These sites have independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices or content. Data shared with promotion sponsors (e.g., for sweepstakes fulfillment) is covered by their policies, disclosed at entry. External links, embedded content, or ad providers like Freestar follow their own privacy policies.

Your Privacy Rights

Residents of California (CCPA/CPRA), EU/UK (GDPR), or other regions with privacy laws may have rights including:

• Opting out of data “sales” or sharing (we do not sell data but may share with affiliates/sponsors)
  
• Objecting to processing or withdrawing consent
  
• Submitting requests via email to [email protected]; we respond within 45 days

We do not discriminate against users exercising these rights (e.g., no reduced site access). For CCPA, “personal information” does not include public web activity like browsing logs. To exercise these rights or ask privacy-related questions, please email [email protected]. Verified requests from authorized agents are accepted with proof.

Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have data from a child, please contact us at [email protected].

Data Deletion Requests

Email [email protected] to request deletion. Your request will be processed within 30 days. As stated in the Giveaway and Promotions Section, Winner data from big giveaways is retained for 1 year per duplicate prize policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technologies, or legal requirements. The newest version will always be available at TheFreebieGuy.com/privacy-policy, with the effective date listed at the top.