Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Welcome to YouthPerks (“YouthPerks”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using YouthPerks, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Account Information

When users create an account, we may collect:

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Educational institution information

Student verification information

Profile picture(s)

b) Usage Information

We may automatically collect:

Device information

IP address

Browser/app version

App interactions

Referral data

Location-related information where permitted

c) Promotional & Preference Data

We may collect information regarding:

Discounts viewed or redeemed

Brand preferences

Engagement with offers and promotions

Marketing interactions

d) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

YouthPerks may use cookies, analytics tools, SDKs, and similar technologies to:

Improve platform performance

Understand user behavior

Personalize user experience

Measure promotional effectiveness

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information for purposes including:

Creating and managing user accounts

Verifying student eligibility

Providing discounts and promotional offers

Communicating with users

Customer support and issue resolution

Platform analytics and improvements

Fraud prevention and security

Marketing and promotional activities

Business development and commercial partnerships

3. Sharing of Information

YouthPerks may share certain information with:

a) Brand & Commercial Partners

We may share user information, engagement insights, or promotional data with participating brands, merchants, partners, and service providers for:

Offer redemption

Customer support

Marketing campaigns

Promotional collaboration

Analytics and market insights

Such sharing may include contact information or aggregated user engagement data where permitted by applicable law.

b) Service Providers

We may share data with third-party vendors who assist with:

Hosting

Analytics

Customer communication

Verification systems

Technical infrastructure

c) Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.

d) Business Transfers

If YouthPerks undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Marketing Communications

Users may receive:

Promotional emails

Discount alerts

Sponsored offers

Featured brand campaigns

Partner promotions

Users may opt out of certain marketing communications through available unsubscribe mechanisms or by contacting us.

5. User Content

Users may upload profile pictures or other permitted content. By uploading content, users grant YouthPerks a non-exclusive license to host, display, and use such content for platform-related purposes.

Users remain responsible for the content they upload.

6. Data Security

YouthPerks implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect user information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We may retain user information for as long as necessary to:

Provide services

Comply with legal obligations

Resolve disputes

Enforce agreements

Support legitimate business operations

8. Children’s Privacy

YouthPerks is intended for students and individuals who are legally permitted to use our services under applicable laws. Users under the applicable minimum age should use the Platform only with appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required.

9. Third-Party Services

The Platform may contain links or integrations with third-party services, brands, or websites. YouthPerks is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

10. International Processing

By using YouthPerks, users acknowledge that information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions outside their local region where applicable service providers operate.

11. Changes to This Policy

YouthPerks may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on the Platform with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Your Choices

Users may have choices regarding how certain information is collected or used. These choices may depend on device settings, browser settings, operating system permissions, account preferences, and available platform controls.

Depending on the feature, users may be able to:

  • update account details;
  • adjust notification preferences;
  • manage marketing communication choices;
  • control certain location permissions;
  • request support regarding verification information;
  • or contact YouthPerks about privacy-related questions.

13. Student Verification Data

YouthPerks may process student verification information to confirm eligibility for student-only offers and platform access. Verification information may include institution details, submitted documents, user-provided identifiers, or related review notes where applicable.

Verification information is used for:

  • confirming student status;
  • reducing fake or abusive accounts;
  • protecting participating brands from misuse;
  • maintaining trust in student-only promotions;
  • and supporting account review or appeal processes.

YouthPerks does not intend to use student verification information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate basis.

14. Aggregated Insights

YouthPerks may create aggregated or de-identified insights from platform activity. These insights do not directly identify individual users and may be used to understand offer performance, improve recommendations, support partner reporting, and plan future student-focused campaigns.

Examples may include:

  • popular categories;
  • general redemption trends;
  • regional engagement patterns;
  • campaign performance summaries;
  • and anonymized student interest signals.

15. Account Closure and Deletion Requests

Users may contact YouthPerks to ask questions about account closure, data correction, or deletion where applicable. Some information may need to be retained for legitimate purposes such as fraud prevention, dispute handling, security, compliance, accounting, or enforcement of platform rules.

16. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:

  • support@youthperks.com
  • hi@youthperks.com