Compliant with the Australian Privacy Act & Google Play policies
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 3 April 2025
VikiLinks Australia Pty Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the IGM App for the IGM 2025 event. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app.
1. Information We Collect
When you use the IGM App, we may collect the following data:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number (submitted by users)
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Device Information: Device ID, Android version, and technical data
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Location Data: Accessed with your permission to provide event-related services (e.g., venue navigation, local assistance)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
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Enable features and functionality of the IGM event app
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Send event updates and notifications via push (OneSignal)
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Serve relevant content and ads (AdMob)
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Understand app usage and improve the experience (Firebase)
3. Data Storage
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All user data is stored securely on a local server managed by the IGM 2025 organisers.
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No user data is shared without consent unless required by law.
4. Third-Party Services
This app integrates with trusted third-party services:
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Firebase (Analytics & crash reporting)
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AdMob (Google Ads)
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OneSignal (Push notifications)
These services may collect and use device identifiers for analytics and ad personalization. Their use is governed by their own privacy policies.
5. Location Permissions
With your permission, we access your location to:
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Show your proximity to IGM venues or key event areas
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Assist with in-app mapping features
We do not collect or track your location in the background.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure. All data is transmitted over secure protocols (HTTPS).
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access or correct your data
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Withdraw consent for notifications or location sharing
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Request deletion of your data by contacting us
8. Children’s Privacy
The IGM App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
VikiLinks Australia Pty Ltd
Email: info@vikilinks.com.au
Website: https://igm2025.com.au
