Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you use MateCode, we may collect the following information:

• Referral codes and descriptions you submit
• Optional contact information (name, email) if provided
• Usage analytics (pages visited, codes clicked)
• Technical information (IP address, browser type, device info)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Display referral codes on our platform
• Improve our services and user experience
• Prevent spam and abuse
• Communicate with you if you contact us
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• When you explicitly choose to make information public (referral codes)
• To comply with legal requirements
• To protect our rights and safety
• With service providers who help us operate the platform

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage with Google Analytics
• Show relevant advertisements
• Improve site performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure database storage
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and monitoring

Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections to your data
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your data
• Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner

Children's Privacy

MateCode is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. Most referral programs featured on our platform require users to be 18 or older to participate.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The most current version can always be found on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

• Email: support@matecode.com.au
• Address: Sydney, NSW, Australia