Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Dealsbuzz.com.au ("we", "us") is an Australian deals platform operated from Victoria. This policy explains how we handle your personal information under:
- Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (including Australian Privacy Principles)
- Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic)
2. Information We Collect
- Account Data: Name, email, username, password
- Activity Data: Deals posted, forum comments, poll votes, points earned
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (via cookies)
- Location Data: State/city (to show relevant deals)
3. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Deliver deal alerts | Performance of contract |
| Reward points for engagement | Legitimate business interest |
| Prevent fraud/spam | Legal obligation |
| Improve our services | Your consent (via cookies) |
4. Sharing Your Information
- Verified Partners: Payment processors for premium features (if applicable)
- Moderators: To enforce community guidelines
- Authorities: If required by Victorian law (e.g., court order)
5. Your Rights (Victoria & Australia)
- ✔ Verified Partners: Payment processors for premium features (if applicable)
- ✔ Moderators: To enforce community guidelines
- ✔ Authorities: If required by Victorian law (e.g., court order)
6. Intellectual Property
- Site content is owned by or licensed to Dealsbuzz
- You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute site content without permission
- Trademarks and logos may not be used without consent
7. Limitation of Liability
- We exclude liability for consequential losses
- We don't guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
- We're not liable for third-party products/services
8. Privacy
Your use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
9. Modifications
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by laws of Victoria, Australia.