Privacy Policy

Last updated: (Europe/Paris)

This Privacy Policy explains how The Phoenix Deals (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit thephoenixdeals.com (the “Site”). We are a content website participating in affiliate programs, including Amazon’s EU Associates Program.

1) Quick summary

  • We use essential cookies to run the Site and—only if you consent—analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4).
  • We do not sell personal data.
  • We collect minimal data to operate the Site and understand aggregated usage.
  • You can control cookies via our banner and your browser settings.

2) Information we collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Automatic data (standard web logs): IP address (short-lived in server logs), user agent, referrer, pages visited, timestamps, and error diagnostics.
  • Cookies:
    • Strictly necessary cookies (functional/site performance).
    • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) only if you consent.
  • Voluntary contact: If you email us at s.jcorreia89@gmail.com, we will receive your email address and any information you include.

3) How we use information

  • To operate, maintain, and secure the Site (fraud/abuse detection, debugging).
  • To measure and improve content quality (aggregate analytics, if you consent).
  • To respond to your messages and support requests.
  • Legitimate interests: Site security, essential operations, and prevention of abuse.
  • Consent: Analytics cookies and related processing (you can accept or decline at any time via our banner).
  • Contract: When we respond to your direct requests.

5) Sharing & third parties

We may share information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, security, analytics) strictly to operate the Site.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (enabled only after consent). We request IP anonymization and use aggregated reports.
  • Affiliate programs: Our pages include affiliate links (e.g., Amazon). When you click those links, the destination site may place cookies or collect data per their policies.
  • Legal: If required by law or to protect rights, property, and safety.

6) Cookies & similar technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies (strictly necessary): for basic functionality and security.
  • Analytics cookies (GA4): only with your opt-in consent via our cookie banner.

You can change your choice anytime by clearing site data in your browser or using the buttons below:

7) Amazon EU Associates

We participate in the Amazon EU Associates Programme. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate links on our Site lead to Amazon or other merchants and are labeled or handled with rel="sponsored". These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies; please review them before using their sites.

8) Data retention

  • Server logs: typically short retention (for security and troubleshooting) and then deletion.
  • Analytics data: retained per Google Analytics 4 settings (aggregate/anonymous where possible).
  • Emails: retained as long as necessary to respond and maintain records, then deleted or archived securely.

9) Your rights (EEA/UK)

  • Access, rectification, erasure, and portability of your personal data.
  • Restriction or objection to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (for analytics cookies) without affecting prior lawful processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; risks remain online.

11) Children’s privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or under the applicable age of digital consent in your country).

12) International transfers

Our service providers may process data in countries outside your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) provided by our vendors.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

14) Contact us

For privacy questions or requests, email s.jcorreia89@gmail.com. Please include “Privacy Request” in the subject.

Tip: You can manage cookies at any time using your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may break core site features.