Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

Voyeza is operated by an individual developer based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

This policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By using Voyeza you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Minimum Age Requirement

Voyeza is intended for users aged 16 and older in compliance with the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 (Cth).

By creating an account you confirm you are at least 16 years old. If we become aware that a user is under 16, we will immediately delete their account and all associated data.

3. Information We Collect

Account information: email address, display name, username, profile photo
Content you create: photos, videos, captions, location tags you choose to add
Usage data: features you use, posts you interact with, app performance data
Device information: device type, operating system, app version
Location: only when you choose to tag a location on a post. We do not track your background location at any time.

4. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To display your content to other users according to your privacy settings
To personalise your feed and recommendations
To send notifications you have opted into
To improve the app based on usage patterns
To investigate and respond to reports of harmful content

We may use anonymised, aggregated data for advertising in the future. We will update this policy and obtain all required consents before doing so. We do not currently sell your data or show you ads.

5. Overseas Data Storage

Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers located in Iowa, United States (us-central1 region). By using Voyeza you consent to your personal information being stored and processed in the United States.

Google LLC implements internationally recognised security standards including encryption in transit and at rest. While we cannot guarantee that overseas recipients comply with Australian privacy law, Google maintains data protection standards consistent with international best practice.

We are required to disclose this under the Australian Privacy Principles. If you have concerns about overseas data storage, please contact us before creating an account.

6. Information Sharing

Public posts are visible to all Voyeza users worldwide
Private account posts are visible only to your approved followers
We do not sell your personal information to third parties
We do not currently share data with advertisers
We may disclose information if required by Australian law, court order, or law enforcement
We may disclose information to the eSafety Commissioner if required under the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth)

7. Online Safety & Reporting

Voyeza complies with the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth) and the requirements of the eSafety Commissioner.

You can report any post, comment, or profile using the built-in report button
We will respond to valid removal requests within 24 hours
We will comply with notices from the eSafety Commissioner
We prohibit content depicting violence, abuse, harassment, image-based abuse, or any illegal material
Violations result in content removal and/or permanent account suspension

To report content or submit an online safety concern directly, contact us at [email protected]. For serious online safety matters you may also contact the eSafety Commissioner at esafety.gov.au.

8. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Delete your account and all associated data (Settings → Delete Account)
Opt out of notifications at any time via device settings
Make a privacy complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au

9. Notifiable Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm to users, we will:

Notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as required by the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme
Notify affected users as soon as practicable
Take immediate steps to contain and remedy the breach

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information while your account is active. When you delete your account, all your data — including posts, passport stamps, messages, and profile information — is permanently deleted from our systems within 30 days.

Some information may be retained for longer if required by law or for legitimate safety purposes (such as records of reported harmful content).

11. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. Your account is protected by password authentication. We recommend using a strong, unique password.

No system is 100% secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app. Your continued use of Voyeza after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.

13. Contact & Complaints

For privacy enquiries, data access requests, or complaints, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

If you are unsatisfied with our response you may contact:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) — oaic.gov.au · 1300 363 992
eSafety Commissioner (online safety matters) — esafety.gov.au