Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website, contact us, or engage with our services.
Effective Date: Current
Business Name: TapSuite
Contact Email: contact@tapsuite.com.au
Location: Victoria, Australia
Overview
TapSuite (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Use of TapSuite constitutes acceptance of this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and business information:
Business Information
- Business name, location, ABN, contact person
- Email address, phone number
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Account Information
- Login credentialsf
- User roles and permissions
- Profile preferences
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Customer Data (collected on your behalf)
- Customer name, email, mobile number
- Visit history, redemptions, rewards earned
- Push notification tokens and opt-in status
- Location-triggered interaction data (e.g., geofence triggers)
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Usage Data
- Logins and access times
- Feature usage
- Support/chat interactions
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Billing and Payment
- Billing address
- Subscription history
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers; TapSuite does not store card details)
We only collect information reasonably necessary for delivering and improving our services.
How Information Is Collected
We collect information through:
- Sign-up forms and onboarding processes
- Use of the TapSuite platform
- Customer data uploaded by you
- Customer interactions with loyalty cards
- Communications with support
- Third-party integrations (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools)
We may also collect anonymised analytics to improve platform performance.
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Provide access to TapSuite services
- Set up loyalty cards and customer programs
- Facilitate push notifications on your behalf
- Provide support and troubleshooting
- Improve site functionality and features
- Communicate updates, billing information, or policy changes
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms & Conditions and User Policy
TapSuite does not sell or rent customer or business data.
Storage & Security
We store data using secure, reputable cloud providers.
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:
- Misuse
- Interference
- Loss
- Unauthorised access
- Modification
- Disclosure
Only authorised staff and contractors may access personal data.
Sharing Information
We may share information with:
Trusted Third-Party Providers
- Payment processors
- Hosting and storage services
- Analytics and security tools
- Communication platforms
All third parties are required to protect your information under confidentiality obligations.
Legal & Regulatory
We may disclose information where required by:
- Australian law
- Court order
- Law enforcement requests
- Regulatory authorities (including OAIC)
Customer Data Responsibilities
If you upload or handle customer personal information:
- You must ensure you have lawful consent to store and use this data
- You must comply with your own privacy obligations under the Privacy Act 1988
- You must honour customer requests to access or delete their data
TapSuite processes customer data only on your behalf, as your service provider.
Access & Correction
You may request:
- Access to personal information we hold
- Corrections to inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated data
Email: contact@tapsuite.com.au
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Marketing & Push Notifications
We may send:
- Service-related emails
- Important system updates
- Optional marketing updates (unsubscribe anytime)
Your customers may receive push notifications if:
- They have added the loyalty card to Apple/Google Wallet
- They have opted in to notifications
- They have allowed location access
- They are within the geofence radius (e.g., 100m)
Notifications must comply with spam laws (Spam Act 2003).
Cookies & Analytics
TapSuite may use:
- Cookies
- Tracking tools
- Analytics (e.g., usage heatmaps, device type data)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
External Links
Our site and dashboard may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notifications.
Continued use of TapSuite constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Complaints & Contact
For privacy questions or complaints:
📧 contact@tapsuite.com.au
📍 Victoria, Australia
If you are not satisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
https://www.oaic.gov.au
User Policy
Overview
This User Policy outlines the rules for using the TapSuite platform, including digital loyalty cards, stamp cards, customer management, and push notifications.
Use of TapSuite signifies your agreement to:
- This User Policy
- The TapSuite Terms & Conditions
- The TapSuite Privacy Policy
Eligibility
You may use TapSuite only if you:
- Are 18 years or older
- Are a business owner or authorised representative
- Provide accurate account and billing information
- Ensure all staff comply with this policy
You are responsible for the behaviour and actions of team members who access your TapSuite account.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use TapSuite:
- For lawful business activities
- To engage respectfully with customers
- To store customer information legally and ethically
- To send notifications only to customers who opted in
- In compliance with all local and federal laws
- Within the limits of your subscription tier
You must ensure your customers provide consent before receiving messages or location-based notifications.
Prohibited Use
You must not:
- Send spam, harassing, or misleading notifications
- Use TapSuite to promote illegal or inappropriate content
- Collect customer data without explicit consent
- Upload harmful, malicious, or defamatory material
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the platform
- Reverse-engineer or tamper with TapSuite’s software
- Circumvent subscription limits (client caps, location caps, card limits)
- Misuse geolocation or push notification features
- Engage in fraudulent activity (e.g., fake redemptions or false visit logs)
Violations may result in immediate suspension.
Customer Data & Consent Responsibilities
If you store or upload customer information, you confirm that:
- You have permission to use that data
- You have complied with the Privacy Act 1988
- Customers may request access or deletion at any time
- You will remove any customer who withdraws consent
TapSuite is not responsible for your misuse of customer data.
Push Notifications
Notifications may only be sent to customers who:
- Have opted in
- Added the loyalty card to their wallet
- Enabled device permissions
- Are within geofence range (e.g. 100m)
You must not abuse push notifications or use them for irrelevant, excessive, or aggressive marketing.
Platform Access & Availability
TapSuite aims to provide 24/7 access but does not guarantee uninterrupted service.
Downtime may occur due to:
- Maintenance
- Third-party service outages
- Technical issues outside TapSuite’s control
TapSuite is not liable for business losses resulting from downtime.
Account Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate this policy
- You intentionally bypass plan limits
- You misuse customer data
- You engage in illegal activity
- You refuse to resolve repeated misuse warnings
Serious violations may lead to immediate termination without notice.
Hardware Use — Loyalty Tablet
If your plan includes a loaned tablet:
- The device remains TapSuite property
- You must care for it reasonably
- You must return it if leaving the service within 12 months
- Damage may incur replacement fees
- Ownership may transfer after 12 months at TapSuite’s discretion
Support
Support is available via email and WhatsApp depending on your plan:
📧 contact@tapsuite.com.au
Response times may vary but we aim to respond within 1 business day.
Policy Updates
TapSuite may update this User Policy periodically.
You will be notified of significant changes.
Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of updated policies.
Contact
For questions or concerns:
📧 contact@tapsuite.com.au
📍 Victoria, Australia
“With TapSuite, we finally have a loyalty system that actually brings customers back. It’s easy to use, looks professional, and fits right in with how we run our shop.”
— Sophie, Café Owner