Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Yarnnect (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an Australian social connection and dating application. We are committed to protecting the personal information of our users in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information when you use Yarnnect or visit our website at www.yarnnect.com.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account information — name, email address, date of birth, and profile details you provide.
• Location data — approximate or precise location to help you discover nearby people and events.
• Profile content — photos, bio, interests, and connection preferences you choose to share.
• Usage data — how you interact with the app, including messages sent, communities joined, and features used.
• Device information — device type, operating system, and app version.
• Communications — messages exchanged through the platform may be stored to operate the service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Operate and improve the Yarnnect app and website.
• Match you with nearby users, communities, and events.
• Send you notifications, updates, and product-related communications.
• Ensure the safety and security of our community.
• Comply with legal obligations under Australian law.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Other users, to the extent necessary for the app to function (e.g. your public profile).
• Service providers who help us operate the platform (e.g. cloud infrastructure, analytics).
• Law enforcement or government authorities where required by law.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard measures. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information, no transmission or storage of data is completely secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access.

6. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or out-of-date information.
• Complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Children

Yarnnect is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or email. Your continued use of Yarnnect after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: