Last updated: 2 April 2026
Summary: FishIQ collects only the information needed to provide you with a great fishing experience. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
FishIQ ("we", "us", "our") is an Australian fishing intelligence platform operated as a sole trader business. Our platform is accessible at fishiqai-nqhyh4fy.manus.space and any associated mobile or web applications. For privacy enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
We collect the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account information | Name, email address, profile photo | Creating and managing your account |
| Catch log data | Species, weight, location, date, photos | Providing catch tracking features |
| Location data | GPS coordinates (only when you use the map or log a catch) | Showing nearby fishing spots and conditions |
| Usage data | Pages visited, features used, session duration | Improving the platform and fixing bugs |
| Payment information | Billing details processed by Stripe (we never store card numbers) | Processing Premium subscriptions |
| Communications | Messages sent to our support team | Responding to your enquiries |
We use your personal information to provide and improve the FishIQ platform, process payments, send you service notifications (such as password resets), respond to support requests, and comply with our legal obligations under Australian law. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without your consent.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
We retain your account information and catch log data for as long as your account is active, or for up to 3 years after account deletion to comply with Australian tax and record-keeping obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing [email protected].
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure session tokens, and access controls to protect your personal information. Payment data is handled entirely by Stripe and is never stored on our servers. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your FishIQ account.
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We also use analytics cookies to understand how the platform is used. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
FishIQ is designed for users of all ages, including young anglers. We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or by displaying a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use of FishIQ after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any privacy-related questions or complaints, contact us at [email protected]. We take all privacy concerns seriously and will respond within 30 days.