Privacy Policy - Honest Codes

The Short Version

We collect minimal data to make the site work and track which coupons are successful. We don't sell your data, spam you with emails, or track you across the internet. We use analytics to improve the site and affiliate links to pay our bills.

What Information We Collect

Information You Give Us

• Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
• Store suggestions and feedback
• Broken code reports

Information We Collect Automatically

• Which pages you visit on our site
• Which coupon codes you click
• Your general location (country/state level)
• Device type and browser information
• How you found our site (search, direct, referral)

Information We DON'T Collect

• Your personal shopping history
• Financial information or payment details
• Detailed tracking across other websites
• Personal identifying information beyond what you provide

How We Use Your Information

To Make the Site Work

• Track which codes are successful
• Remove codes that stop working
• Respond to your contact messages
• Fix reported broken codes

To Improve the Site

• See which stores are most popular
• Understand how people use the site
• Identify technical problems
• Decide which features to build next

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to make the site function properly. These remember your preferences and help track which codes you've tried so we can show accurate success rates.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. This helps us improve the user experience and find technical issues. You can opt out of Google Analytics using their browser extension.

Affiliate Tracking

When you click on a store link, we use affiliate tracking to earn a commission if you make a purchase. This is how we keep the lights on. This tracking is limited to the specific transaction and doesn't follow you around the internet.

Third-Party Services

We work with a few trusted third-party services to make the site work. Here's who they are and what they do:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand site usage and performance. Google's Privacy Policy

Affiliate Networks

Various affiliate networks (like Commission Junction, ShareASale) to track commissions when you shop through our links.

Hosting & Infrastructure

Cloud hosting services to keep the site fast and reliable.

Who We Share Data With

We DON'T Share With

• Data brokers or marketing companies
• Social media advertisers
• Email marketing lists
• Anyone who wants to spam you

We DO Share With

• Affiliate networks (for commission tracking)
• Analytics services (anonymized data)
• Legal authorities (if required by law)
• Service providers (hosting, etc.)

Your Rights

Access Your Data

You can request a copy of any personal data we have about you. (Spoiler: it's probably not much.)

Delete Your Data

You can ask us to delete any personal information we have. We'll do it unless we need it for legal reasons.

Opt Out of Tracking

You can disable cookies in your browser or use the Google Analytics opt-out extension.

Correct Your Information

If we have incorrect information about you, let us know and we'll fix it.

To exercise any of these rights, just contact us. We'll respond within a reasonable time (usually within a few days).

How We Protect Your Data

Secure Hosting

Our site is hosted on secure, industry-standard cloud infrastructure with regular security updates.

HTTPS Encryption

All data transmitted to and from our site is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS.

Minimal Data Collection

The best way to protect your data is to not collect it in the first place. We only collect what we need.

Regular Data Cleanup

We regularly delete old logs and data that's no longer needed for site operation.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If we make significant changes, we'll let you know by posting a notice on the site.

We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed about how we're protecting your information.

Questions About Privacy?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, we're here to help.