Privacy Policy for Babysitting.net.au
Effective Date: November 2024
At Babysitting.net.au, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By accessing or using Babysitting.net.au, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: This includes details you provide when registering an account, such as your name, email address, phone number, address, profile information, and any other relevant data you voluntarily share.
Job Posting & Application Information: We collect information related to jobs posted by parents, including job descriptions, location, and caregiving needs. For applicants, we collect information regarding your experience, qualifications, and job applications.
Usage Information: We may collect data on how you interact with our website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on pages, and other site activity. This information helps us improve user experience and site functionality.
Payment Information: For applicants who subscribe to paid plans, we collect payment details such as credit card numbers or payment platform data. All payments are processed securely through a third-party provider, and we do not store any credit card information.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
Providing Services: To facilitate the use of our platform, enabling parents to find caregivers and for babysitters and daycare workers to apply for jobs.
Communication: To send important information about your account, job listings, applications, or other updates.
Improving Our Platform: We use collected data to monitor and improve the functionality and usability of Babysitting.net.au.
Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you promotional offers, updates, or newsletters.
Payment Processing: For the payment of services or premium features, we use third-party payment processors that adhere to strict privacy standards.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our site uses SSL encryption to safeguard your data during transmission, and we limit access to your personal information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know the information to operate, develop, or improve our services.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information under the following circumstances:
With Parents and Caregivers: Information you provide may be shared with users of the platform in order to facilitate job postings and applications.
Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who perform tasks on our behalf, such as payment processors and email services.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from law enforcement or government agencies.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by logging into your account at any time.
Delete Your Account: You can request that we delete your account and associated data by contacting us at [Insert Contact Information].
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send you or by contacting us directly.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies allow us to store small amounts of information on your device to track your activities and preferences. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our site.
7. Children's Privacy
Babysitting.net.au is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to delete the data.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at Babysittingau@protonmail.com