Introduction
At Current Specials AU, we believe in safeguarding your privacy as a fundamental right. Our mission is to empower our users to control their online identities. This privacy policy is designed to clarify how and why Current Specials AU (“Current Specials,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you engage with our website, mobile apps, APIs, emails, and other online services (collectively, the “Services”) or interact with us in any way.
We aim to empower you with the information needed to make informed choices about your use of Current Specials AU. While we encourage you to read the entire policy, here’s a summary:
Current Specials AU is a public platform. Our platform is public, meaning most of the content you share, including your profile, posts, and comments, is visible to anyone visiting our site.
We collect minimal user information. You can browse Current Specials AU without creating an account. If you choose to register, we don’t require your real name. Optional profile information can be added or removed at any time. You have the flexibility to share as much or as little as you want.
Data is used to enhance your experience. Any data we collect is primarily used to improve our Services, which focus on fostering communities. We do not sell your personal data to third parties or collaborate with data brokers.
Privacy rights are universal. All users, regardless of location, have privacy rights. You can request access to your data, delete your account, or seek clarification about our policies at any time.
If you have questions about our data practices, please reach out. We aim to make our policies as accessible and transparent as possible.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
You don’t need an account to use Current Specials AU. If you create one, your account will have a username (which doesn’t need to be your real name), and you may choose a password.
When using Current Specials AU, you may provide additional information such as a profile picture, or social links. This information is optional and can be modified or removed anytime.
We also store user account preferences and settings to enhance your browsing experience.
Content You Submit
We collect content you submit to the Services, including posts, comments, messages (e.g., private messages, chats), reports, and other communications with moderators and us. Your content may include text, links, images, gifs, audio, videos, software, and tools.
Actions You Take
We collect data on your interactions with the platform, such as voting, saving, hiding, and reporting content. This includes interactions with other users like following and blocking, as well as community interactions such as subscriptions and moderator activities.
Other Information
You may choose to provide additional information through forms, surveys, promotions, or customer support interactions.
Information We Collect Automatically
Log and Usage Data
We log information when you access and use Current Specials AU, including IP address, user-agent string, browser type, operating system, device information (e.g., device IDs), pages visited, links clicked, and search terms. IP addresses are retained for 100 days unless used during account creation.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We receive information from cookies and similar technologies to deliver and maintain our Services, enhance user experience, understand activity patterns, personalize content and advertisements, measure ad effectiveness, and improve service quality. For more details, refer to our Cookie Notice.
Location Information
We may receive and process location information, either explicitly shared by you or derived from your IP address.
Information Collected from Other Sources
We may receive information about you from other users and third parties, which may be combined with data you provide to us. This includes demographic or interest data used to personalize advertising.
How We Use Information
We use information about you to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
- Personalise services, content, and features based on your preferences.
- Protect Current Specials AU and its users by preventing abuse and enforcing our policies.
- Optimise, target, and measure ad effectiveness.
- Develop new services and features.
- Send technical notices, updates, and administrative messages.
- Provide customer support and communicate relevant news and information.
Current Specials AU is a Public Platform
Much of the information shared on Current Specials AU is public and accessible to everyone, even without an account. When you submit content (e.g., posts, comments), this information is visible to all users and may appear in search engine results.
Your profile page on Current Specials AU is public, displaying activities like username, posts, profile display name, about section, or profile image, and membership details.
We offer social sharing features allowing you to share content from our Services with other platforms, governed by their respective privacy policies.
How We Share Information
In addition to publicly displayed information:
- With your consent: Information may be shared based on your explicit consent or direction.
- With linked services: If you link third-party services to your Current Specials AU account, we share authorised information with them.
- With service providers: We share information with vendors, consultants, and service providers to perform tasks on our behalf, subject to confidentiality and security measures.
- To comply with the law: Information may be shared in response to legal obligations, requests, or emergencies.
- For safety and security: Information may be shared to protect rights, safety, and security, and to enforce our terms.
- With affiliates: Information may be shared among Current Specials AU affiliates and subsidiaries.
- Aggregated or de-identified data: We may share data that cannot reasonably identify you for analytical or statistical purposes.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, and destruction. This includes using HTTPS for data transmission and enforcing strict access controls.
Information is retained only as long as necessary for its original purpose or to comply with legal requirements.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access and correction: You can access and update certain information through your account settings or by requesting a copy.
- Account deletion: You can delete your account, which removes public visibility but may retain certain data for legitimate purposes or legal compliance.
- Control over linked services: Manage permissions and revoke access for linked third-party services.
- Cookie control: Adjust browser settings to manage cookie preferences.
- Advertising and analytics: Opt out of certain analytics and advertising features as detailed in our policies.
- Promotional communications: Manage communication preferences to control promotional messages.
For questions or requests regarding your rights, contact us at info@currentspecials.com.au.
International Data Transfers
Current Specials AU operates from Australia, processing and storing information on servers located within Australia and possibly other countries based on operational requirements and user locations. By using our Services, you consent to data processing, transfer, and storage in Australia and other countries where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
For users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we adhere to Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms ensuring adequate data protection during international transfers.
Additional Information for Australian Users
As an Australian user, you have privacy rights under Australian law. For details on data processing purposes and rights, refer to our policies and contact us for assistance.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through our Services. Continued use of Current Specials AU after policy updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Current Specials AU
591 George St
Sydney, NSW 2000
info@currentspecials.com.au
