Perkkie Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 17, 2026
Welcome to Perkkie Inc. ("Perkkie," "we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
By using Perkkie, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
- We collect your name, email, company, and discount info
- We connect you with other members via email for discount exchanges
- We use Supabase, Stripe, and Resend for our services
- We may send SMS notifications (you can opt out)
- We don't sell your data
- You can access, update, or delete your information anytime
- California residents have additional rights under CCPA
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account or use our services, we collect:
- Account Information: Full name, email address, password, phone number (optional), state/location
- Employment Information: Company name, job title (optional), work email or LinkedIn profile
- Discount Information: Type of employee discount, discount value, redemption method, discount codes
- Payment Information: Billing details processed through Stripe (we do not store complete credit card numbers)
- Communications: Messages you send us, responses to surveys, feedback
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your Perkkie account
- Match you with other members for discount exchanges
- Process your discount submissions and claims
- Facilitate email introductions between members
- Send SMS notifications about perk availability and waitlist status
- Improve our services and conduct research
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
With Other Perkkie Members
Email Introductions: When you claim a discount that requires personal connection (in-person, portal access, etc.), we introduce you via email to the member who submitted that discount. Both parties receive each other's name, email address, company affiliation, and discount details. This facilitates the use of the discount you claimed.
With Service Providers
- Supabase: Database hosting and authentication
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Resend: Transactional emails
- Twilio: SMS delivery
4. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know: What personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights: Email us at support@perkkie.com
All Users
- Access your data: View your profile and account information anytime
- Update information: Edit your discount details, contact information, and preferences
- Delete account: Request account deletion (some data retained for legal compliance)
- Opt-out of communications: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or disable SMS notifications in settings
5. SMS Communications
We may use SMS for:
- "Notify Me" alerts when perks become available
- Waitlist notifications when it's your turn
- Claim deadline reminders
- Monthly sharing confirmations for Membership subscribers
Message frequency varies based on your activity and preferences — typically about 4–8 messages per month.
You can control SMS preferences in your account settings, reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe, or reply HELP for assistance.
We do not sell or share your mobile number or SMS opt-in consent with any third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. Your phone number is used solely to deliver the account and perk notifications described above, through our SMS service provider.
Message and data rates may apply.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- All data transmitted is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Limited employee access to personal data
- Enterprise-grade database security with Row Level Security
- Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
- Regular security reviews and updates
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
Perkkie is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we discover we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of Perkkie after changes means you accept the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights:
Email: support@perkkie.com
Company: Perkkie Inc.
Response Time: We aim to respond within 5-7 business days.