At Local Recommend (“we”, “our”, or “us”), protecting your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our networking and referral services, including our website, software, mobile platforms, and events. We are headquartered in Australia and comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), while also recognizing and addressing the rights of individuals from other jurisdictions.

We collect personal information you provide when you create a profile, register for events, participate in referral activities, or communicate with us. This may include your full name, email address, phone number, job title, company details, location, social media links, biography, and any other details relevant to your professional background. We also collect information related to your participation in our network, such as referrals shared or received, events attended, and professional interactions with other users.

Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage behaviour may be collected when you access our digital platforms. This helps us improve performance, monitor engagement, and offer personalized experiences. Cookies and similar technologies may be used to enhance functionality. You may control cookie settings through your browser, although doing so may limit some features of our services.

Your personal information is used to operate and enhance our networking and referral services. Specifically, we use it to facilitate meaningful connections, manage your participation in events and referrals, respond to your inquiries, and deliver updates about our services. You expressly consent to receiving marketing materials from us, including newsletters, event announcements, promotions, and relevant content. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We share your information with other users of the platform to support professional networking and referrals. We may also share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us deliver technical, administrative, or marketing services. Where necessary, we may share information with legal authorities or regulatory bodies to comply with applicable laws or protect our legitimate interests.

Because we are based in Australia but serve a global community, your personal data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your own, including Australia. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable legal requirements and that your information remains protected by appropriate safeguards.
You retain full control over your personal information. You may update or delete your profile at any time by accessing your account settings or contacting us directly. Upon deletion, your profile will be removed from the platform, although some limited data may be retained for record-keeping or legal compliance, where necessary.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While we take reasonable precautions, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

If you are located in a jurisdiction that grants additional rights to data subjects (such as the European Union under the GDPR), you may have the right to access, correct, or erase your data, restrict or object to processing, and request data portability. We are committed to respecting these rights and will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, operations, or legal obligations. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the platform or by email. Your continued use of our services after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at admin@localrecommend.com.au

Effective Date: August 2025