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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026 — Australia

This Privacy Policy explains how Dude, It's Firing! ("we", "us") collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information from users in Australia, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What we collect

InformationWhy we collect it
NameTo personalise your welcome message and communications
Mobile number or email addressTo deliver surf condition alerts
Selected surf spotsTo determine which conditions to monitor and alert you about
Subscription tier and payment detailsProcessed securely by Stripe — we do not store your card details ourselves

2. How we use your information

We use your information solely to operate the Service: sending you surf alerts for your selected spots, sending account-related communications (such as a welcome message or renewal notice), and improving the accuracy of our alert system. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Disclosure to third parties

We share limited information with the following third-party service providers, solely to operate the Service:

Some of these providers may process data outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure the overseas recipient handles your information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles, as required under APP 8.

4. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. No method of electronic storage or transmission is ever 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Access, correction, and complaints

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections. To do so, or to make a privacy complaint, contact us at [email protected]. If you're not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

6. Unsubscribing and data deletion

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any message we send, or by replying STOP to an SMS. Upon unsubscribing, we retain minimal records as required for legal and accounting purposes, and otherwise stop using your information to send further alerts.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected here with an updated date.

8. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to [email protected].