Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26 August 2026
Introduction
PerkBook (Brendan Yell) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the PerkBook startup perks marketplace, community portals, and related services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number)
- Company information and job title
- Startup, vendor, and community profile information
- Offer eligibility, access requests, redemptions, and marketplace activity
- Payment and billing information where a paid service applies
- Account credentials and authentication information
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:
- IP address and geolocation data
- Device information and browser type
- Usage patterns and platform interactions
- Log files and performance data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Third-Party Information
We may receive information from:
- Participating vendors and community administrators
- Payment, email, and customer-support providers
- Authentication services and identity providers
- Analytics and marketing platforms
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our startup perks marketplace and community platform
- Process offer access requests, redemptions, referrals, and related communications
- Communicate with you about your account and services
- Improve our platform and develop new features
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Provide customer support and technical assistance
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Cloud hosting and data storage (Supabase, Cloudflare)
- Email delivery services (Resend)
- Payment processing and billing
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Customer support and communications
Marketplace Participants
We may share necessary information with participating vendors or community administrators to verify eligibility, provide requested offers, manage access, and measure marketplace activity. We only share information reasonably required for those purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes and government requests
- Protect our rights and property
- Ensure user safety and platform security
- Investigate potential fraud or violations
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Employee training on data protection practices
- Incident response and breach notification procedures
Please note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access and Portability
Request access to your personal data and receive a copy in a portable format.
Correction and Updates
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain limitations.
Opt-Out
Opt-out of marketing communications and certain data processing activities.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@perkbook.co.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service, maintain security and business records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations. Retention depends on the type of information and why it was collected, including:
- Account information: While your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
- Offer activity: As needed to administer offers, reporting, fraud prevention, and legal obligations
- Communication records: As needed for support, dispute resolution, and business records
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
- Certification under privacy frameworks like Privacy Shield successors
Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for use by children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Providing in-platform notifications
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@perkbook.co
Mailing Address
PerkBook (Brendan Yell)
34 Neridah Ave
Belrose NSW 2085
Australia