Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 October 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data when you use Pinched:

Account details: name, username, email.
Profile information: photo, business name, or bio (optional).
Contact details: email address or phone number for support or recovery.
Location data: used to show nearby discounts and promotions (only when enabled).
Activity data: posts you interact with, businesses you follow, reviews you write, offers you save.
Device and analytics data: IP address, device identifiers, usage statistics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve Pinched, personalise your experience, connect you with local businesses and promotions, send relevant updates, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
We never sell your personal data.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with:

Businesses you interact with (e.g., to confirm visits and rewards).
Service providers who help us operate the App.
Legal authorities, if required by law.

We do not share your data with third parties for advertising without your consent.

4. Your Choices & Rights

You can:

Update your account information anytime.
Manage notifications and location preferences.
Request access to or deletion of your data.
Request a copy of your data.
Restrict or object to certain types of processing.

5. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you delete your account, we securely delete or anonymise your data unless required otherwise by law.

6. Security

We use technical and organisational measures such as encryption and access controls to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and keep your login details safe.

7. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. If significant changes are made, we will notify you in the App or via email. Continued use of Pinched after updates means you accept the new policy.