Effective Date: March 17, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes how Tap a Deal, operated by [Your Company Name] ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (the "Privacy Act") and the Australian Privacy Principles (the "APPs").
1. What Information Do We Collect?
We may collect the following types of personal information about you:
- Information you provide directly:
- Name (optional)
- Email address
- Location (based on your device settings)
- Business or vendor information (if you register as a vendor)
- Deal details (if you are a vendor)
- Any other information you choose to provide through the App
- Information collected automatically:
- Device type and operating system
- IP address
- App usage data (e.g., deals viewed, claimed, redeemed)
2. How Do We Use Your Information?
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the App and its functionalities
- To allow you to find and claim deals near you
- To allow you to register as a vendor and share your deals
- To process your deal redemptions
- To send you important information about the App, including updates, security alerts, and support messages
- To personalize your experience with the App, such as recommending deals based on your location and interests
- To comply with the law and our legal obligations
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who help us operate the App, such as data storage providers, analytics providers, and customer support providers. These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
We may also disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Conform to the law or comply with legal process served on us
- Protect and defend the rights or property of us or our users
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the App
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Access and Correction of Your Information
You have the right to access and correct your personal information that we hold. You can request access to your information by contacting us at the email address below. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before providing access to your information.
6. Your Choices
You can control the collection of certain information by adjusting your device settings. You may also opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
7. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to delete the information from our systems.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the App.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Tap A Deal
hello@tapadeal.com.au
10. Complaints
If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). You can find more information about the OAIC and how to lodge a complaint on their website at https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-the-OAIC.