Privacy Policy

Get Charged | Venues Australia

Website: www.getchargedvenues.com.au
Admin / General Enquiries: admin@getchargedvenues.com.au
Customer Support: support@getchargedvenues.com.au

This Privacy Policy explains how Get Charged | Venues Australia collects, uses, stores and protects personal information.

By using our website, submitting an enquiry, contacting us, renting a power bank, using one of our charging stations, or interacting with our services, you agree to the handling of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Get Charged | Venues Australia supplies and installs portable power bank rental stations into suitable venues and businesses across Australia.

Our services may include:

  • portable power bank rental stations

  • customer power bank rentals

  • venue charging solutions

  • event charging solutions

  • advertising opportunities on selected station models

  • customer support for rentals, payments and station issues

2. Personal Information We May Collect

We may collect personal information from customers, venue owners, venue managers, business contacts, suppliers, contractors and website users.

The personal information we collect may include:

  • name

  • business name

  • job title or role

  • phone number

  • email address

  • venue or business address

  • enquiry details

  • customer support details

  • rental location

  • date and time of rental

  • payment reference or transaction information

  • station ID or QR code details

  • app account information, where applicable

  • device or browser information

  • website usage information

  • photos, screenshots or documents you choose to provide

  • any other information reasonably required to provide our services

We do not intentionally collect sensitive information unless it is necessary for a specific purpose and you have provided it to us.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you:

  • submit a website enquiry

  • contact us by email, phone, social media or online form

  • request a station for your venue

  • rent a power bank from a station

  • scan a QR code

  • use app-based rental features

  • make a payment

  • request a refund

  • report a fault or support issue

  • interact with our website or social media pages

  • enter into a venue agreement

  • communicate with us as a supplier, contractor or business contact

We may also receive personal information from third-party providers, such as payment platforms, app providers, station software providers, website platforms, analytics tools and venue partners.

4. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information so we can:

  • respond to enquiries

  • assess venue suitability

  • provide quotes, proposals or station information

  • install and manage charging stations

  • process customer rentals

  • manage payments, refunds and payment disputes

  • provide customer support

  • investigate faulty stations or failed rentals

  • manage venue agreements and profit-share payments

  • maintain business records

  • improve our website and services

  • communicate updates, service information or support responses

  • manage advertising opportunities

  • comply with legal, accounting, tax, insurance and regulatory obligations

  • protect our business, customers, venues and equipment

5. Customer Rental and Payment Information

When a customer rents a power bank, payment may be processed through third-party payment systems, apps, QR code platforms, NFC systems or card payment providers.

We may receive limited transaction information, such as:

  • transaction reference

  • rental time and location

  • station ID

  • payment status

  • refund status

  • failed payment information

  • customer support information relating to the rental

We do not aim to store full card numbers. Payment details are generally handled by the relevant third-party payment provider.

Customers should also review the terms and privacy policies of any app, payment gateway or platform used during the rental process.

6. Website and Analytics Information

When you visit our website, we may collect technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • browser type

  • device type

  • pages visited

  • time spent on the website

  • referring website

  • general location information

  • cookies or similar tracking data

This information may be used to improve website performance, understand visitor behaviour, maintain security and improve our advertising or marketing.

You can usually adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, however this may affect how the website functions.

7. Marketing Communications

We may use your contact details to send business updates, service information, venue opportunities, promotional material or follow-up communication where permitted.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using any unsubscribe option provided.

We will not sell your personal information to advertisers.

8. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information where reasonably required to operate our business and provide our services.

This may include disclosure to:

  • payment processors

  • app providers

  • station software providers

  • website hosting providers

  • IT and cloud service providers

  • analytics and marketing providers

  • professional advisers, including accountants, insurers and lawyers

  • contractors or technicians assisting with installation or maintenance

  • venue partners where necessary to resolve a support issue

  • government, regulatory or law enforcement bodies where required by law

We will only disclose personal information where it is reasonably necessary for our business operations, service delivery, legal obligations, safety, support or dispute resolution.

9. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our third-party providers may store, process or access information outside Australia.

This may include providers involved in:

  • payment processing

  • app operation

  • station software

  • cloud storage

  • website hosting

  • analytics

  • customer support systems

Where personal information is handled overseas, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate privacy and security protections are in place.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Security measures may include:

  • limiting access to personal information

  • using secure platforms where available

  • password protection

  • secure payment providers

  • staff or contractor access controls

  • keeping business records reasonably protected

  • monitoring and responding to support or security issues

No online system can be guaranteed completely secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

11. Data Breaches

If we become aware of a data breach involving personal information, we will take reasonable steps to assess and respond to the issue.

Where required by law, we may notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

A data breach may include personal information being lost, accessed without authorisation, or disclosed without authorisation. The OAIC explains that organisations covered by the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme must notify affected individuals and the OAIC about an eligible data breach.

12. Accessing or Correcting Your Personal Information

You may contact us to request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you.

We may need to verify your identity before providing access or making changes.

We may refuse access in certain circumstances permitted by law, but where possible we will explain the reason.

To request access or correction, contact:

admin@getchargedvenues.com.au

13. How Long We Keep Personal Information

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, including for:

  • customer support

  • rental records

  • payment records

  • accounting and tax obligations

  • venue agreements

  • insurance purposes

  • legal compliance

  • dispute resolution

  • business records

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, de-identify or securely store it where appropriate.

14. Children and Young People

Our services are generally intended for use by adults or customers who are able to make payment and enter into a rental transaction.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information to us, they may contact us and request that it be reviewed or removed where appropriate.

15. Third-Party Links and Platforms

Our website, QR codes, app process or payment system may link to third-party websites, apps or platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms or content of third-party websites or services.

You should review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you use when renting a power bank or interacting with our services.

16. Complaints

If you have a concern about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it.

Contact:

admin@getchargedvenues.com.au

Please include your name, contact details and a clear description of your concern.

We will aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may be able to contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will be published on our website.

By continuing to use our website or services after changes are published, you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

18. Contact Us

For privacy questions, access or correction requests, complaints, venue enquiries or business-related matters, contact:

Get Charged | Venues Australia
Website: www.getchargedvenues.com.au
Admin / General Enquiries: admin@getchargedvenues.com.au
Customer Support: support@getchargedvenues.com.au