Last updated: 04/30/26

1. Introduction

Welcome to SamSaves.com (“Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including deal alerts, credit card content, banking articles, and community features.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with any of its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information You Provide

• Account registration: name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Comments: name, email address, and any content you submit in the comments section.
• Deal submissions: information you provide when using the Submit a Deal form.
• Email newsletter: your email address when you subscribe.
• Contact form: name, email address, and message when you contact us.

2b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Device information: device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage data: how you interact with our content, links you click, and time spent on pages.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: see Section 5 for full details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its features.
• Process account registrations and authenticate users.
• Send deal alerts, newsletters, and transactional emails you have opted into.
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
• Analyze usage trends to improve the Site’s content and user experience.
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense and other advertising partners (see Section 4).

4. Advertising & Third-Party Ad Partners

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC.

4a. How Google AdSense Works

Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. This is known as interest-based or personalized advertising.

What this means for you: When you visit SamSaves.com, Google may place a cookie in your browser that records your visit. Google may later use that information to show you ads for products or services you have previously expressed interest in — even on other websites.

4b. Opting Out of Personalized Ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other participating companies through the following tools:

• Google’s Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: https://optout.aboutads.info
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU users): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means the ads displayed will not be based on your interests.

4c. Google’s Privacy Policy

For more information on how Google collects and uses data from its advertising products, please review Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and support advertising functionality.

5a. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function. Includes session cookies, login persistence cookies, and security tokens. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Advertising cookies: Placed by Google AdSense and DoubleClick to serve relevant ads, limit ad frequency, and measure ad performance. These may track you across websites.
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., display settings, “Remember Me” login) for up to two weeks.
• Affiliate cookies: Set when you click affiliate links. These allow our affiliate partners (such as Amazon) to credit us with a commission if you make a purchase.

5b. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies already stored on your device, block third-party cookies, or set preferences before accepting cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features on this Site.

6. Affiliate & Referral Links

SamSaves.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. We may earn a commission when you click certain links and complete a qualifying action, at no extra cost to you.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

We also feature personal referral links and promo codes. When you use a referral code associated with SamSaves.com, we may receive a personal benefit such as account credits or cash. These are always disclosed within the relevant post.

All material connections between SamSaves.com and advertised products, services, or brands are disclosed in accordance with the FTC’s Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255).

7. Third-Party Services & Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Third-party services that may process data in connection with your use of our Site include:

• Google LLC (AdSense, Analytics, reCAPTCHA)
• Amazon Services LLC (Amazon Associates Program)
• Automattic, Inc. (Gravatar, Akismet spam protection)
• Email service provider for newsletter delivery
• WhatsApp / Meta Platforms, Inc. (WhatsApp deal alert channel)
• Bluesky Social (social media distribution)

8. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third parties who assist in operating the Site. They are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Advertising partners: As described in Section 4, Google and its partners receive data to serve ads.
• Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of SamSaves.com or others.
• Business transfer: If SamSaves.com is acquired or merged, your information may transfer to the new owner, subject to the same protections.

9. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
• Comment data: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal.
• Email newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe. Unsubscribe links are included in every email.
• Server log data: Typically retained for 30–90 days for security and debugging purposes.

10. Your Privacy Rights

10a. All Users

• Access, update, or delete your account information by logging into your account.
• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
• Unsubscribe from email marketing at any time using the link in any email.

10b. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, the right to opt out of its sale (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address in Section 12.

10c. EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under the GDPR including rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object. Contact us at the address in Section 12 to exercise these rights.

11. Children’s Privacy

SamSaves.com is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will delete the information.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Website: https://samsaves.com/contact-us/
Email: [email protected]

We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.