Privacy Policy

Vuurate
Operated by Company Data Pty Ltd (ABN 123123123)
Last updated: 26 May 2026

1. Introduction

Vuurate ("we", "us", "our") is operated by Company Data Pty Ltd, a company registered in Australia. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

By using Vuurate, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Name and username
• Email address
• Profile photo
• Account type (Curator or Tastemaker)

2.2 Authentication Data

• OAuth tokens (Google, and other supported providers)
• Session tokens

2.3 Verification Data

Where you choose to participate in our human verification program, we may collect additional information including:

• Phone number
• Links to social media profiles
• Other identity signals used to calculate a verification score

2.4 Content You Create

• Shelves and collections you build
• Creators you curate
• Descriptions, tags, and notes you write
• Product links you add

2.5 Usage Data

• Pages visited and features used
• Shelf views, shares, and follows
• Analytics events generated by your activity

2.6 Payment Data

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card details. We receive and store:

• Subscription status and tier
• Billing history references

2.7 Communications

• Messages you send via our contact form
• Support requests

2.8 Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Referral source

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the Vuurate platform
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Personalise your experience
• Send transactional emails (account activity, subscription updates)
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and spam
• Improve our platform and features
• Comply with legal obligations
• Operate our human verification program (where applicable)
• Calculate and apply affiliate earnings

4. Affiliate Links

Vuurate contains affiliate links. When you click a product link on the platform:

• Free tier users: Product links may use Company Data Pty Ltd's affiliate tag. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
• Tastemaker users: Product links use the Tastemaker's own affiliate tag where set. Tastemakers earn their own commissions directly.

Affiliate relationships do not influence which creators or content appear on the platform.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies:

You can manage cookie preferences via our Cookie Policy page. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Service providers: Supabase (database/auth), Stripe (payments), Google (analytics), Meta (marketing pixels)
• Legal authorities: Where required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

• Profile and shelf data is deleted within 30 days
• Payment records are retained as required by law (typically 7 years)
• Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@vuurate.com

Australian users may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

9. International Data Transfers

Vuurate is operated from Australia and serves users globally. Your data may be processed and stored in countries outside your own, including Australia and the United States (where some of our service providers operate). We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

10. Children

Vuurate is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on the platform. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Company Data Pty Ltd
ABN 123123123
Email: privacy@vuurate.com