Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PeerPush ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website peerpush.net (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

PeerPush is a community-powered product discovery platform where users can discover, share, and promote innovative products. Users earn credits by sharing products that generate traffic and can use these credits to publish their own products.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Email address: Required for account creation and authentication
• Name: Optional, may be provided through OAuth providers
• Profile image: Optional, may be provided through OAuth providers
• Username: Automatically generated based on your email address

2.2 Product Information

When you submit products to our platform, we collect:

• Product name, description, and tagline
• Website URL and social media links
• Product screenshots and logos
• Category classifications

2.3 Usage and Analytics Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• IP addresses: Collected to track unique clicks on shared product links
• Click tracking data: When users click on shared product links
• Product interaction data: Upvotes, shares, and product views
• Search queries: To improve our search functionality
• Device and browser information: For website optimization

2.4 OAuth Provider Information

When you sign in with Google, we receive:

• Your Google account ID (used for account linking)
• Email address
• Name and profile picture (if available)
• OAuth tokens for authentication purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Provision

• Creating and maintaining user accounts
• Authenticating users through magic links and OAuth
• Displaying submitted products and user profiles
• Processing product submissions and publications

3.2 Credit System

• Tracking unique clicks on shared product links using IP addresses
• Calculating and awarding credits for successful referrals
• Managing credit transactions and balances
• Preventing fraud and duplicate credits from the same IP address

3.3 Platform Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
• Enhancing search functionality based on user queries
• Optimizing website performance and user experience
• Developing new features based on user behavior

3.4 Communication

• Sending authentication emails (magic links)
• Notifying users about earned credits
• Providing important service updates
• Responding to user inquiries and support requests

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on our platform:

• Published product information (name, description, website, screenshots)
• User-generated content (product submissions, upvotes)
• Public profile information (username, profile picture if provided)

4.2 Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party providers:

• Google OAuth: For authentication services
• Email service providers: For sending authentication and notification emails
• Cloud storage providers: For hosting uploaded images and files
• Hosting and infrastructure providers: For service availability

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate and prevent fraud or abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure data transmission using HTTPS encryption
• Password-free authentication through magic links and OAuth
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Secure cloud storage for uploaded files
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our security measures.

6. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• Product submissions: Retained indefinitely once published
• Click tracking data: Retained for credit calculation and fraud prevention
• Email communications: Retained for service provision
• Analytics data: Retained in aggregated, non-identifiable form

You may request account deletion, after which we will remove your personal information while maintaining published content in an anonymized form.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

• View and update your account information in your settings
• Control the visibility of your submitted products
• Request a copy of your personal data
• Delete your account and associated data

7.2 Email Communications

• Essential emails (authentication, security) cannot be opted out
• Marketing communications can be unsubscribed from
• Credit notification emails can be managed in your preferences

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies and similar technologies for authentication and service functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. Our tracking is limited to:

• Session management for logged-in users
• Authentication state maintenance
• Basic analytics for service improvement
• IP-based click tracking for our credit system

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: