Privacy Policy
Effective 28 March 2026 · Deeplay Pty Ltd
Deeplay Pty Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account and use Deeplay, you may provide:
- Account information (name, email, phone number, date of birth)
- Profile information (photos, bio, activities you're interested in, languages, area)
- ID verification documents (Companions only)
- Payment information (processed securely by Stripe, not stored by Deeplay)
- Communications (chat messages, support tickets)
- Reviews and ratings
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect:
- Device information (device type, browser, operating system)
- Usage data (features used, activity timestamps)
- Log data (IP address, access times, pages visited)
- Cookies and similar technologies
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
- Google Sign-In: your name, email, and profile photo
- Persona: ID verification results (we do not store copies of your ID documents after verification)
- Stripe: transaction confirmations and payout confirmations
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Manage your account and provide access to Deeplay
- Facilitate bookings, payments, and payouts
- Verify your identity (for Companions)
- Process payouts via Stripe
- Enable in-app chat and messaging
- Send transactional notifications (booking confirmations, cancellations, payouts)
- Moderate content and investigate disputes
- Improve and develop the platform
- Send marketing communications (only with your consent; you can opt out anytime)
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Data Retention
We retain your information as follows:
- Account data: while your account is active, plus 2 years after closure
- Transaction data: 7 years (Australian tax law requirements)
- ID verification results: for the duration of your account plus 2 years
- Chat messages: 12 months after your last activity
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit
- Stripe's PCI DSS compliance for payment data
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security reviews and updates
While we take data security seriously, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to protect your password and report any unauthorized access.
Your Privacy Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@deeplay.com.au.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (such as Stripe and Google) may be located outside Australia. We ensure that any international transfers of your personal information comply with the Australian Privacy Principles and are subject to appropriate safeguards.
Children's Privacy
Deeplay is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of Deeplay constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@deeplay.com.au
Website: www.deeplay.com.au
If you have a complaint about our privacy practices, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
Operated by Deeplay Pty Ltd, registered in NSW, Australia.
Last updated: 28 March 2026