PRIVACY POLICY

Tick Entertainment Australia ("Tick", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy, respecting your data, and being transparent about how information is collected and used across the Tick – One App platform, including our mobile applications, websites, and associated services (collectively, the "Platform").

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information, and how cookies and similar technologies are used to enhance your experience.

By accessing, downloading, registering, or using the Tick Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

1. Our Privacy Commitment

Tick is designed as an inclusive, creator-focused, community-driven media platform. Our approach to privacy is based on:

  • Enhancing user experience
  • Protecting user privacy and security
  • Maintaining company transparency
  • Complying with Australian and international data protection laws

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to operate, improve, and secure our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

This may include:

  • Name, username, display name
  • Email address and contact details
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Content you upload (text, images, audio, video, livestreams)
  • Communications with Tick or other users
  • Payment or monetisation details (where applicable)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Platform, we may automatically collect:

  • Device type, operating system, and app version
  • IP address and general location data (non-precise)
  • Usage data (features used, interactions, session duration)
  • Log files and error reports

2.3 Third-Party & Linked Platform Data

If you connect Tick to third-party services or platforms via links, APIs, or integrations, we may receive limited data as permitted by those services and your settings. Tick does not control how third-party platforms handle your data once you leave our Platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Platform
  • Personalise and improve user experience
  • Enable content creation, streaming, and community features
  • Facilitate advertising, marketing tools, and revenue sharing
  • Support creator monetisation and analytics
  • Communicate updates, service messages, and support
  • Ensure platform safety, integrity, and legal compliance
  • Meet regulatory, accounting, and legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information as a business model.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help improve functionality, performance, and user experience.

4.2 How Tick Uses Cookies

Tick uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in securely
  • Remember preferences and settings
  • Analyse usage patterns and platform performance
  • Support advertising and promotional effectiveness
  • Prevent fraud and misuse

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through:

  • Your browser settings
  • Your device privacy controls

Disabling cookies may affect certain features or performance of the Platform.

5. Advertising, Analytics & Monetisation

Tick may:

  • Display advertising within the Platform
  • Assist creators and partners with revenue-sharing tools
  • Use anonymised or aggregated data for analytics
  • Enable third-party advertising or marketing integrations

Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies. Tick does not provide advertisers with personally identifiable information without consent where required by law.

6. Content & User Responsibility

Users are responsible for:

  • The content they upload or stream
  • Ensuring they have rights to share that content
  • Complying with local and international laws

Tick may moderate, remove, restrict, or report content where legally required or where it breaches platform policies.

7. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers and encryption where appropriate
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Ongoing system reviews and updates

No system is 100% secure, and Tick cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Tick operates globally. Your data may be stored or processed in Australia or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for cross-border data transfers.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made via our support channels.

10. Compliance With Laws

Tick aims to comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including:

  • Australian Privacy Act 1988
  • Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
  • GDPR (EU/EEA) where applicable
  • Other international data protection laws

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Platform improvements
  • Legal or regulatory changes
  • New features or integrations

Updates will be published on our website and/or within the app.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Tick Entertainment Pth Ltd
Email: info@tickentertainment.com.au
Website: www.tickentertainment.com.au

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