Privacy Policy

Watch Central Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 697 594 862) (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the Watch Central platform available at watchcentral.com.au and via our mobile application. We are based in Australia and are subject to the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

We collect the following personal information:

• ›Name and email address (when you register)
• ›Phone number (optional, when provided)
• ›Listing content including photos, descriptions, and contact details you submit
• ›Messages sent between users on the platform
• ›Device information and usage data for analytics

We use your information to:

• ›Create and manage your account
• ›Display your listings to other users
• ›Facilitate messaging between buyers and sellers
• ›Send account-related emails (verification, password reset)
• ›Improve and maintain the platform
• ›Respond to reports of suspicious or prohibited content

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• ›With other users — your listing details (including contact info you choose to provide) are visible to other users when revealed
• ›With service providers — we use Resend for transactional email and Railway for hosting
• ›If required by law or to protect the safety of users

When you create a private listing, your contact email and optional phone number are stored. These details are only revealed to other users when they explicitly tap “Reveal Contact Details”. You are responsible for the contact information you choose to include.

We retain your account and listing data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal information and listings are permanently removed. Messages may be retained for a short period for safety purposes.

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information including encrypted passwords, HTTPS, and JWT-based authentication. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Our website uses a secure authentication cookie (“wc_token”) to keep you logged in. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking cookies.

You have the right to:

• ›Access the personal information we hold about you
• ›Correct inaccurate information
• ›Request deletion of your account and data
• ›Withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@watchcentral.com.au

WatchCentral is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes by email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at:

info@watchcentral.com.au

Watch Central Australia Pty Ltd · ACN 697 594 862