If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected].
Affiliate Disclosure
Throughout TheFreebieGuy.com, some posts and links may contain affiliate tracking codes (e.g., Amazon Associates, Walmart Affiliates, Freestar). This means TheFreebieGuy may earn a small commission if you make a purchase or sign up through one of these links at no extra cost to you. Clear “affiliate link” disclosures appear near relevant links in posts. These commissions help support the website.
Mobile App Advertising
What We Collect:
The TheFreebieGuy mobile app collects device information for functionality and analytics, including device ID, OS version, and app interactions via Firebase Analytics (crash reporting, usage data). No precise location data is collected.
- Third-Party Services:
- Firebase Analytics: TheFreebieGuy mobile app uses Firebase Analytics (crash reporting, usage data) and collects device info (device ID, OS version, app interactions). No precise location data is collected.
- Google AdMob: Serves personalized ads. See Google’s AdMob privacy controls. You can opt out anytime by doing the following:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- OneSignal: Our mobile app uses OneSignal to send push notifications about deals and giveaways. You can manage notification preferences in app settings or unsubscribe anytime. OneSignal may collect device info and notification interaction data per their privacy policy.
Mobile App Tracking (No Cookies): Firebase Analytics, AdMob, OneSignal use device identifiers. Opt out via device settings.
- Key Details:
- Uses device identifiers, but not cookies
- All services follow their own privacy policies
- App giveaway data limited to email or mailing address per retention rules above
- Full privacy rights (access, deletion, opt-out) available under CCPA, GDPR, and similar laws
Contact [email protected] for privacy requests. Opt-out preferences honored where possible.
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
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
Cookies and Tracking Technologies (Website)
TheFreebieGuy.com itself does not directly store or set cookies to track your activity. However, 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.
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.