1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on In Bendigo, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (if you sign in with Google). When you use the platform, we also collect information about your activity, including businesses you follow, deals you save, and redemptions you make.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve the In Bendigo service, including:

Personalising your deal feed and recommendations
Tracking your loyalty points and rewards
Sending notifications about deals from businesses you follow
Enabling deal redemption via QR codes
Displaying reviews you leave on business profiles

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Business owners can see anonymised redemption statistics and loyalty leaderboards. Your name may be visible to businesses when you redeem deals or leave reviews.

4. Push Notifications

With your permission, we may send push notifications about new deals and important updates. You can disable notifications at any time from your profile settings.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences (like dark mode). We may use analytics to understand how the platform is used and improve the experience.

6. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Convex, a modern cloud database. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access.

7. Your Rights

You can access, update, or delete your personal information at any time through your profile settings. If you'd like to delete your account entirely, please contact us at hello@inbendigo.com.au.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes through the platform or by email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at hello@inbendigo.com.au.

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