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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

DEAL DINGO PTY LTD ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website whatscheap.com.au and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, or otherwise contact us. This includes:

  • Name and email address
  • Account credentials (username and password)
  • Product preferences and saved searches
  • Price alert settings
  • Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Search queries and interaction data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • Provide and maintain our services: To operate, maintain, and improve our price comparison platform
  • Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant product recommendations
  • Price alerts: To send you notifications when prices drop on products you're tracking
  • Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing materials (with your consent)
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)
  • Affiliate Partners: When you click through to a retailer, we may share anonymous click data for commission tracking purposes
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to information sharing

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Marketing Cookies: Track visits across websites for advertising purposes

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@whatscheap.com.au

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

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 and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

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