Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Specials Today (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy outlines how we handle your personal information as you use our B2B and B2C marketplace to discover and list local specials.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide a personalized shopping and dining experience:

• Personal Information: Name, email, and phone number for account registration and direct engagement between businesses and consumers.
• Location Data: To display specials from nearby businesses, we utilize your device’s location-based services (with your consent).
• Preference and Usage Data: We use algorithms to analyze your interactions, such as viewed specials and preferred categories (e.g., restaurants, grocery stores), to recommend the most affordable and relevant options.
• Business Data (B2B): Information provided by business owners to create and manage their profiles and specials.

How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: To facilitate the discovery of real-time specials and provide ETAs for travel to business locations.
• Personalization: To tailor recommendations and notifications based on your favorite businesses and pricing data.
• Transparency and Accountability: To manage our review, rating, and referral system.
• Communication: To send real-time alerts about updated promotions from your favorite businesses.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may disclose your information to:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting with app analytics, secure data hosting, and technical maintenance.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the safety of our community.

Data Security and Storage

We implement technical and organizational measures, such as encryption and secure access protocols, to protect your data. Most data is stored on secure servers, and we take reasonable steps to ensure any overseas recipients comply with Australian privacy standards.

Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time.
• Opt-Out: You can manage your notification preferences or opt out of direct marketing through the app settings.
• Anonymity: Where practicable, you may interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym (e.g., for general browsing of specials).

Contact Us

For any privacy concerns or to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at: privacy@specials.com