1. Who We Are
dobato.au is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
Contact: dobato.au@gmail.com
2. What Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
- Username you choose during registration
- Email address (received from Google or local sign-up)
- Profile information you voluntarily add
- Content you post, including discussions, listings, replies, and messages
2.2 Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
2.3 Information from social login
When you sign in using a third-party login provider (such as Google, Facebook, or others we may add in the future), we may receive basic profile information such as your name, email address, and profile photo. We use this information only to create and manage your account.
2.4 Payment information
Payment details are processed entirely by Stripe. dobato.au does not store your credit card or payment details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your posts and forum activity under your chosen username
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
- Investigate and moderate reported content
- Improve platform performance
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Respond to support requests
4. How We Store Your Information
- Data is stored on servers operated by our hosting providers
- We use industry-standard security measures to protect user data
- Passwords are not stored — authentication is handled by third-party login providers
- We retain your data for as long as your account is active
- Deleted account data is removed within 30 days
5. Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell your personal information. Ever.
We may share information with:
- Stripe — payment processing only
- Third-party login providers — authentication services only
- DigitalOcean — server hosting in Sydney
- If required by law or valid legal process
- A business successor, if dobato.au is sold, with notice to users
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at dobato.au@gmail.com
7. Cookies
dobato.au uses cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how the platform is used
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.
8. Children’s Privacy
dobato.au is intended for a general audience and is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
9. Anonymous Posting
Your username is the only identifier shown publicly. Your real name, email address, and IP address are never shown to other users.
Only platform administrators can access this information when investigating reported content or legal matters.
10. Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will notify affected users as soon as reasonably possible and take appropriate steps to secure the system and prevent further impact.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users on the platform. Continued use of dobato.au after changes are published means you accept the updated policy.