Privacy Notice - Perk Nation

Scope and Definitions

In this notice, "Perk Nation", "we", "our", or "us" means Perk Nation and its affiliated entities. "Services" means our iOS app, Android app, web experiences, merchant/admin portals, APIs, and support channels. "You" means a consumer, merchant, partner user, site visitor, or prospect interacting with our Services.

1. Data Collection and Processing

(i) Consumer and Account Data

Identity and contact data (name, email, phone, account credentials).
Profile and preference data (reward preferences, category selections, notification settings, referral profile).
Offer, wallet, and activity data (activations, redemptions, reward ledger, referral events).
Approximate or precise location data, when enabled, to power nearby offers and location-based alerts.

(ii) Merchant and Business Data

Merchant account details, business contacts, locations, and offer configuration data.
Operational and performance data, including campaign performance and analytics events.

(iii) Website and Prospect Data

Form submissions, support inquiries, and communications.
Technical and usage data such as IP address, device/browser data, app events, and diagnostic logs.
Cookie and similar tracking data used for functionality, analytics, and performance measurement.

2. How We Use Personal Data

Provide, operate, and improve the Services and user experience.
Create and manage accounts, authenticate users, and secure sessions.
Deliver offers, process rewards, and maintain wallet and transaction records.
Power geolocation features, ranking, and personalized offer discovery when enabled.
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
Provide customer support and respond to requests.
Send service notices and, where permitted, promotional communications.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce terms, policies, and agreements.

3. Data Location and International Transfers

We and our service providers may process personal data in the United States and other jurisdictions where our providers operate. We use contractual and technical safeguards designed to protect personal data when transferred across borders.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services, maintain account history, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type, business need, and legal requirements.

5. Data Sharing

We may share personal data in the following scenarios:

With processors and service providers that host, secure, analyze, or support our Services.
With merchants and partners as needed to deliver offers and rewards tied to your activity.
With other users in your organization account context, where applicable (merchant/admin environments).
With legal authorities when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
During a merger, acquisition, financing, or asset transfer subject to appropriate safeguards.
With your direction or explicit consent.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for core functionality, session management, security, analytics, and product improvement. Browser and device settings can be used to control cookies. Some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

7. Communications

Service communications include account, security, transactional, and support messages.
Promotional communications may include product updates and offers, where legally permitted.
You can opt out of marketing messages by using unsubscribe controls when available.

8. Data Security

We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data, including encryption in transit where supported, access controls, logging, and monitoring. No security system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port personal data, and to object to certain processing. You may also have the right to appeal a decision or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To submit a request, contact us at Perknation29@Icloud.com. We may verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Controller and Processor Roles

Perk Nation acts as a controller for data we determine how to use for our own business operations. For data processed on behalf of merchants or enterprise clients, we may act as a processor/service provider under applicable agreements and instructions.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without legally required consent. If you believe a child has provided personal data in violation of this notice, contact us and we will investigate and take appropriate action.

12. Additional Notices and Contact Details

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time by posting a revised version on our Services.
Material changes may be highlighted through in-product or website notices.
Third-party links are governed by those third parties' privacy practices, not this notice.

Questions, concerns, or complaints: Perknation29@Icloud.com.