Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26 October 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Bargain Share Australia, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- • Email Address: Required for account creation and communication
- • Display Name: Your chosen public name for the community
- • Profile Information: Optional details you choose to share
- • Account Preferences: Your settings and preferences
Usage Information
- • Activity Data: Deals you post, comments you make, votes you cast
- • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- • Location Data: General location (city/state) if you choose to share it
- • Analytics Data: How you interact with our platform
Automatically Collected Information
- • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent
- • Cookies: Small files to improve your experience and analyze usage
- • Performance Data: App performance, crash reports, error logs
- • Security Data: Login attempts, suspicious activity monitoring
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- • Provide and maintain our platform
- • Process your account and preferences
- • Enable community features
- • Send important service updates
Communication
- • Send verification emails
- • Notify about new features
- • Respond to your inquiries
- • Send security alerts
Improvement
- • Analyze usage patterns
- • Improve user experience
- • Develop new features
- • Optimize performance
Security
- • Prevent fraud and abuse
- • Monitor for suspicious activity
- • Enforce our terms of service
- • Protect user safety
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We Do NOT Sell Your Data
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Public Information
The following information is visible to other users:
- • Your display name (not your email)
- • Deals you post and comments you make
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform:
- • Cloud hosting providers (Firebase/Google Cloud)
- • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
- • Email delivery services
- • Security and fraud prevention services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.
Data Security
Technical Safeguards
- • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- • Encrypted data storage
- • Secure authentication systems
- • Regular security updates
Administrative Safeguards
- • Limited access to personal data
- • Employee training on data protection
- • Regular security audits
- • Incident response procedures
Data Breach Response
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours and take immediate steps to secure the affected systems.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
- • View your data: Access your personal information through your profile
- • Update information: Modify your profile and preferences anytime
- • Delete account: Request account deletion and data removal
- • Export data: Download a copy of your data
Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
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 this page
- • Updating the "Last updated" date
- • Sending you an email notification for significant changes
- • Displaying a notice on our platform
Your continued use of our platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Privacy Questions and Concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: support@bargainshareaustralia.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours