Privacy Policy – Bargain Bonnet
ABN 99 274 718 390
Last updated: 25 July 2025
Contact: info@bargainbonnet.com
Bargain Bonnet is a registered business name operating under ABN 99 274 718 390.
1 Purpose
This policy explains how Bargain Bonnet (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, discloses and safeguards your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2 What we collect
Contact information Email address, optional phone number, suburb/postcode
Device & usage data IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site
Marketing preferences Price-alert topics, opt-in status
Referral data Click-through events supplied by affiliate networks
Payment data: Purchases occur on retailer websites (e.g. Supercheap Auto, Repco). We never collect or store your card details.
3 How we collect it
Directly from you – when you join the wait-list, submit a form or reply to our emails.
Automatically – via cookies and similar technologies for analytics and site performance.
From third parties – limited data from affiliate networks so we can credit referrals.
You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.
4 Why we use it
Purpose - APP basis
Provide and improve our comparison service - Necessary for our functions (APP 3)
Send requested alerts or newsletters - Consent (APP 6)
Analyse site performance & user trends - Legitimate interests
Detect fraud or misuse - Legal compliance & legitimate interests
Report referrals to affiliate partners - Contractual obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
5 Disclosure
We may share information with:
Service providers that host our website, email, analytics or support tools (located in Australia, the USA and the EU).
Affiliate networks solely for tracking referrals.
Government agencies where required by law or to prevent serious threats to life, health or safety.
When data is transferred overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure recipients comply with the APPs (APP 8).
6 Security
We protect your data with SSL/TLS encryption, firewalls, role-based access controls and regular backups (APP 11). No internet transmission is completely secure, but we follow industry best practice.
7 Access & correction
Email info@bargainbonnet.com to request access to, or correction of, your personal information. We will respond within 30 days as required by APP 12 & 13.
8 Marketing choices
All marketing emails contain an Unsubscribe link. You may also email us to opt out. We comply with the Spam Act 2003.
9 External links
Our site links to third-party retailer websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies separately.
10 Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, contact info@bargainbonnet.com with full details. We will investigate and respond in writing within 30 days. If unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
11 Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.