Privacy Policy for Where Adults Meet Pty Ltd (WAM)

1. Introduction

Welcome to Where Adults Meet (WAM). This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and considers international privacy standards for our global user base.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Name
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Gender
• Interests
• User-generated content (text, images, etc.)

3. How We Collect Information

- Directly from You: When you register an account, communicate with us, or post content on our platform.
- Automatically: Through cookies, server logs, and other technologies when you interact with our website.

4. Use of Information

We use this information to:

• Provide, personalize, and improve our services.
• Facilitate communication between users.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect our rights and safety.

5. Storage of Information

Your personal data is stored on third-party servers located both within and outside Australia. These servers are chosen for their compliance with stringent data protection standards, including encryption and security protocols to safeguard your information.

6. Sharing of Information

- We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist in providing our services, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
- We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal identifiable information to outside parties unless we provide you with advance notice, except as described in this Privacy Policy.

7. International Data Transfer

Given our international user base, your data might be processed in countries outside of Australia, which may have different data protection laws. However, we ensure that all data transfers comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.

8. User Rights

- Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information by contacting us.
- Deletion: You may request the removal of your personal data at any time. We will respond to such requests in accordance with the law, noting that some information may be retained for legal or operational reasons.

9. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

11. How to Contact Us

For any inquiries or to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, you can reach us at:

• Email: [Your Contact Email]
• Address: [Your Company Address]

12. Complaints

If you believe that we have breached your privacy rights or this policy, please contact us. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.