1. Introduction
Ganga ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Ganga mobile application and website at gangai.io (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. By using Ganga, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and profile photo through our authentication provider (Clerk).
- Deal Submissions: If you submit a deal as a business owner, we collect your business name, address, deal details, and contact information.
- Feedback: When you rate a deal (Fire, Mid, or Nah) or leave a comment, we store that feedback.
- Chat Messages: Messages sent to our AI concierge ("Cupon Intelligence") to help you find deals.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect your approximate location when you claim a deal. This helps us verify arrivals and improve deal recommendations for your area. You can deny location access and still use the app.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Service, including pages visited, deals viewed, deals claimed, and search queries.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and app version.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- To personalize your deal discovery experience
- To power AI-driven deal recommendations through Cupon Intelligence
- To generate anonymous, aggregated business intelligence for partner businesses
- To verify deal redemptions and track claim-to-arrival metrics
- To send you notifications about deals you've expressed interest in (with your consent)
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:
- With Partner Businesses: We share anonymous, aggregated analytics (e.g., "42 people claimed your deal this week"). We never share individual user identities with businesses.
- Service Providers: We use third-party services including Vercel (hosting), Clerk (authentication), Supabase (database), and Anthropic (AI). These providers process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use HTTPS for all data transmission. Some data (chat history, claim metadata, promo codes) is stored locally on your device using browser localStorage for offline access and performance. Server-side data is hosted in the United States via Vercel and Supabase infrastructure.
6. Your Rights & Choices
- Access & Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data at any time.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
- Location: You can disable location permissions in your device settings at any time.
- Notifications: You can opt out of push notifications through your device settings.
- Cookies: You can clear localStorage data through your browser settings.
7. Children's Privacy
Ganga is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Services
Our Service uses the following third-party providers:
- Clerk — Authentication and user management
- Anthropic (Claude) — AI-powered deal recommendations
- Supabase — Database and storage
- Vercel — Hosting and deployment
- Apple Maps / Google Maps — Navigation and directions
Each provider has its own privacy policy governing data processing. We encourage you to review their policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Ganga
Email: privacy@gangai.io
Austin, TX