Privacy Policy

What This Policy Covers
Buytvinternetdeals (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates various brands, including buytvinternetdeals.com, Bankrate, CNET, MYMove, Best Colleges, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, and others. When we refer to our “Services,” we mean all the websites, applications, and products we provide through our brands and other channels.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data (also known as personal information). It also explains the security measures we take to safeguard your information and the choices available to you regarding your data. We encourage you to read this policy carefully.
We aim to make this Policy easy to understand, and in some sections, you can click for further details. Please note that all parts of this Policy apply to the full range of our Services. We may provide additional notices for specific Services or locations, and these should be read alongside this Policy.
Our Services may contain links to third-party sites. We do not control these sites, so we encourage you to review their privacy policies as well.
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16.
What Data Do We Collect, Use, and Share? (Summary)
This section provides our notice of collection as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Over the past 12 months, we have disclosed personal data for the following business or commercial purposes:
Categories of Personal Information and Purpose for Collection:
• Personal Identifiers: Includes your name, postal address, email address, phone number, online identifiers, IP address, account name, and sensitive information such as social security numbers or financial details.
Purpose of Collection:
1. Providing Services & Fulfilling Requests:
o Registering and securing accounts
o Communicating with you
o Verifying your identity and eligibility
o Assisting with pricing and product selection
o Processing transactions
o Personalizing your experience
o Customer service and support
o Data rights requests fulfillment
o Enabling social sharing tools
2. Improving & Promoting Services:
o Conducting market research and analysis
o Running surveys and sweepstakes
o Developing and improving products
o Sending service updates and promotional messages (email, social media, push notifications)
o Targeting ads based on user interests
o Offering location-based promotions (with consent)
3. Operating Our Business:
o Securing our operations and preventing fraud
o Generating internal or external reports
o Complying with legal requirements
o Conducting audits
o Protecting business interests
Categories of Personal Information Collected:
• Protected Classification Characteristics: Age, race, national origin, marital status, and sex (sensitive information)
• Commercial Information: Products or services purchased, consumption history, and preferences
• Internet/Network Activity: Browsing history, search history, interaction with sites
• Geolocation Information: Derived from device signals, precise location (sensitive data)
• Audio/Visual Information: Audio or screen recordings (with your consent)
• Inferences: Data used to create user profiles or predict preferences
Disclosure of Data:
• We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information. However, with your consent or as permitted by law, we may share your data with third-party providers, including social media platforms, analytics services, and advertising companies, which may be considered a “sale” under certain laws.
Data Retention:
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, or fulfill business purposes. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete it.
Children’s Data:
Our Services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under this age without verifiable parental consent. If we discover that we have collected such data, we will take steps to remove it.
How Do We Collect Data?
We gather data in the following ways:
1. Directly from You: When you interact with our Services (e.g., name, email).
2. Automatically: Through your use of our Services (e.g., IP address).
3. From Third Parties: To help us run our Services.
4. By Inferring Information: Based on the data we collect.
How Do We Use Your Data?
Your data is used to:
• Provide Services and fulfill requests
• Enhance and promote our Services
• Ensure the security and operation of our business
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies on our websites. These tools help us identify returning visitors, store data, and tailor advertising. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our Services may not work without them. Please read our Cookie Policy for more information.
Sharing Your Data:
We may share your data with third parties to provide our Services, run our business, and comply with legal obligations. This may include sharing with service providers, business partners, or as required by law.
Social Features:
Some Services allow you to interact with third-party social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Google, etc.). If you use these features, both we and the social platform may collect data about your interactions.
Legal Basis for Data Use:
We collect and use your data based on the following grounds:
• Your consent
• Fulfilling contracts or taking steps towards forming contracts
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests
Data Retention Period:
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide Services and comply with legal or contractual obligations. Once we no longer need your data, we will securely delete it.
Data Security:
We take extensive measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmitting or storing data is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee complete protection. Sharing data is done at your own risk.
How Can You Control Your Data?
You have the right to manage your data. Depending on the jurisdiction, you may have options to:
• Opt-out of certain data uses (e.g., marketing emails)
• Request access to, correction, or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
Please note that we may need proof of identity to process your requests.
Complaints:
If you have concerns, please give us the opportunity to address them. You can contact us at the details below. You may also raise complaints with your local data protection authority.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or wish to submit a complaint, please reach out to us:
• Mail: buytvinternetdeals.com, 146 CLOVER HOLLOW ROAD EASTON PA 18045
Changes to This Policy:
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website, and any significant changes will be communicated directly to you. Updates apply to data collected after the publication of the new policy.
Accessibility:
Buytvinternetdeals.com is committed to creating accessible digital products. If you need accommodations or wish to report an accessibility issue, please contact us.