PerkAlrt Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [10/8/2025]

PerkAlrt (“PerkAlrt,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, transfer, store, and process your information when you use our Services — including our websites, mobile applications, communications (such as email, phone calls, and text messages), and any other software, features, or tools offered in connection with these Services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Terminology Used in This Policy

“PerkAlrt,” “we,” “our,” “us” – Refers to the company responsible for processing your personal information.
“You,” “your,” “user” – Refers to any individual or business that accesses or uses our Services.
“Website” or “Platform” – Refers to all PerkAlrt websites, applications, and related digital properties.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal and usage information when you:

Create a PerkAlrt user or business account
Submit reviews, photos, or comments
Communicate with other users or businesses
Participate in surveys, promotions, or our rewards program
Access or interact with our Platform from any device

Information may also be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and location services, as described below.

3. Types of Information We Collect

a. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, date of birth, and any other optional information you provide.
We may publicly display limited account details (e.g., your first name, last initial, city, and profile photo) with your contributions.

b. Business Account Information

If you represent a business, we collect your company name, domain, services offered, and billing details (such as billing address, credit card information, and payment contact). This information enables us to manage subscriptions and transactions securely.

c. Reviews, Ratings, and Public Content

Any content you post on PerkAlrt — including reviews, ratings, photos, and comments — is intended for public viewing. This may include limited personal identifiers such as your first name, city, or profile photo.

d. Contacts and Invitations

If you choose to invite friends or contacts to PerkAlrt, we may access your device or third-party contact list (with your permission) to send invitations. Contact data is only used temporarily to process invitations.

e. Communications

When you create an account or use our messaging tools, you may receive communications from PerkAlrt, other users, or businesses.
You can manage messaging preferences in your account settings; however, you cannot opt out of essential administrative or legal notifications.
We may also track message engagement (e.g., opened, forwarded, deleted) to improve communication quality.

f. Transactions

If you make a purchase or payment through PerkAlrt, we collect and securely store transaction details, including your name, contact information, and payment data.
Sensitive payment details (like credit card numbers) are encrypted using industry-standard security measures.

g. Activity Data

We log details about your use of the Services, such as pages visited, searches, clicks, and session times.
Device data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, location, and advertising ID) may also be collected for analytics and security.

h. Cross-Device Information

If you access PerkAlrt from multiple devices, we may combine information from those sessions to provide a seamless and consistent experience.

i. Professional Information

If you represent a business, we may collect publicly available professional information such as licenses, certifications, and business contact details.

4. How We Use the Information We Collect

We use the information described above to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the performance and functionality of the Services
Personalize your experience and recommend relevant content or businesses
Process payments and manage transactions
Communicate with users and businesses
Conduct analytics, research, and performance tracking
Provide feedback to businesses listed on our platform
Enforce our Terms of Service and comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and misuse
Support disaster recovery and data backup
Deliver personalized advertising and promotions

We may also use aggregated or anonymized data for internal analytics and industry reporting.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and third parties use cookies and similar technologies (including web beacons, tags, pixels, and scripts) to:

Recognize you when you visit our Services
Store preferences and login details
Enhance site functionality and security
Deliver personalized advertising
Analyze traffic patterns and usage trends

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or device settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Services.

6. How We Share Information

We may share your information with the following:

a. Advertisers

We may allow advertisers to use cookies or identifiers to display relevant ads. Advertisers do not have direct access to your personal details unless you interact with their content.

b. Content Partners

Publicly available content (such as reviews and photos) may be displayed by third-party partners to promote PerkAlrt listings or features.

c. Service Providers

We partner with trusted third-party vendors to support hosting, security, analytics, payment processing, and marketing functions.
These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data and cannot use it for any other purpose.

d. Aggregate Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified data for analytics, advertising measurement, or performance reporting. This data cannot identify you personally.

e. Businesses on PerkAlrt

Businesses listed on our platform may see information about users who interact with them, such as bookmarks, calls, or reviews.
If you contact a business through PerkAlrt, your name, contact details, or message content may be shared with that business.

f. Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or government request; to investigate or prevent fraud or illegal activity; or to protect the rights and safety of users and the public.

g. Third-Party Integrations

If you sign in or connect your account using a third-party service (e.g., Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn), we may receive information from that service according to its privacy settings.

7. Controlling Your Personal Data

You may access, update, or delete your account information at any time through your account settings.
If you have received an invitation to submit a review through PerkAlrt on behalf of a business, that business may be responsible for managing the associated data.
For other data-related inquiries, you can contact us directly (see Section 12).

8. Account Termination and Data Retention

You can close your account at any time.
Upon closure, certain public content (such as reviews or comments) may remain visible but will be disassociated from your profile.
We may retain limited data to comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, or maintain system integrity.

9. Children’s Privacy

PerkAlrt is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will promptly delete it and terminate the associated account.

10. Data Security

Your privacy and security are important to us.
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption and routine system audits.
However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Please avoid including sensitive information in unencrypted communications such as emails.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, technology, or our business practices.
When we make material updates, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website.
Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

PerkAlrt
Email: perkalrt@gmail.com
Location: New Orleans, LA

For your protection, we may verify your identity before responding to certain data requests.