Privacy Policy, Terms of Service and Cookie Policy

UseMyDiscountCode.com
Last updated: 18/02/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to UseMyDiscountCode.com (“we”, “our”, “us”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and your rights in relation to your personal data.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of UK GDPR and EU GDPR, UseMyDiscountCode.com is the data controller of your personal data.

Contact:
Matthew Harbottle
12 Parkfield Drive Wodonga VIC 3690
Email: support@usemydiscountcode.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only data necessary to operate our platform.

3.1 Account Information

  • Email address

  • Password (stored securely in hashed and encrypted form)

We do not store passwords in plain text.

3.2 Referral Codes

If you submit referral codes:

  • Referral code

  • Date added

  • Associated account information

Referral codes may be publicly visible.

3.3 Payment Information

We use Stripe to process subscription payments.

We do not collect or store:

  • Credit card numbers

  • CVC codes

  • Bank details

Payment data is processed directly by Stripe under Stripe’s own Privacy Policy.

We may receive limited information from Stripe including:

  • Subscription status

  • Customer ID

  • Billing email

  • Payment confirmation

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Users)

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

4.1 Contractual Necessity

To create and manage your account and provide platform services.

4.2 Legitimate Interests

To:

  • Maintain platform security

  • Prevent fraud and abuse

  • Improve platform functionality

We balance our legitimate interests against your rights and freedoms.

4.3 Legal Obligation

Where required to comply with applicable laws.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Operate and manage your account

  • Allow you to submit and manage referral codes

  • Process subscriptions

  • Communicate service updates

  • Maintain security

  • Prevent misuse of the platform

We do not sell personal data.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside the UK or European Economic Area.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Reliance on adequacy decisions

  • Processing via reputable providers such as Stripe

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • For as long as your account remains active

  • As required for legal or regulatory compliance

  • As necessary to resolve disputes or enforce agreements

If you request deletion, we will erase your data unless retention is legally required.

8. Your Rights Under UK/EU GDPR

If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent where applicable

You may exercise these rights by contacting:
support@usemydiscountcode.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

For UK users, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
For EU users, it is your local Data Protection Authority.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards including:

  • Encrypted password storage

  • Secure hosting infrastructure

  • Access controls

However, no system can be guaranteed completely secure.

10. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for:

  • Authentication

  • Session management

  • Core platform functionality

We do not use invasive tracking or sell behavioural data.

11. Children’s Privacy

The platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights:

Email: support@usemydiscountcode.com
Website: UseMyDiscountCode.com

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using UseMyDiscountCode.com (“Platform”, “we”, “our”, “us”), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service.

If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.

2. Description of Service

UseMyDiscountCode.com provides a platform that:

  • Allows users to discover referral and discount codes

  • Allows subscribed users to submit referral codes

  • Enables users to benefit from shared referral incentives

We do not guarantee savings, rewards or outcomes from the use of any referral code.

3. Accounts

To use certain features, you must create an account.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials

  • Notify us immediately of unauthorised access

You are responsible for activity conducted under your account.

4. Subscription Terms

Certain features require a paid subscription.

Payments are processed via Stripe.

By subscribing, you agree:

  • To pay all applicable fees

  • That subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled

  • That we may change pricing with reasonable notice

We do not store payment card details.

Refunds are provided only where required by law.

5. Referral Codes

Users who submit referral codes agree that:

  • They are authorised to share the code

  • The code does not violate any third-party terms

  • The code does not infringe intellectual property rights

  • The code is accurate and functional

We do not verify or guarantee the validity of any referral code.

We reserve the right to remove codes at our discretion.

6. No Affiliation

UseMyDiscountCode.com is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any brand whose referral codes appear on the Platform.

All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Scrape, harvest or extract referral codes using automated means

  • Reverse engineer or interfere with the Platform

  • Attempt to bypass subscription controls

  • Upload malicious or fraudulent codes

  • Use the Platform for unlawful purposes

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform, excluding user-submitted referral codes, is our intellectual property.

You may not reproduce, distribute or commercially exploit our content without written permission.

You retain ownership of referral codes you submit, but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive licence to display and distribute them on the Platform.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available”.

We do not guarantee:

  • That referral codes will work

  • That savings or rewards will be obtained

  • That the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free

Use is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

We shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential loss

  • Loss of profits or revenue

  • Loss arising from invalid or expired referral codes

  • Actions of third-party companies

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid in the previous 12 months.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account:

  • For breach of these Terms

  • For misuse of the Platform

  • At our reasonable discretion

You may cancel your subscription at any time via your account settings.

12. Data Protection

Your use of the Platform is governed by our Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.

Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts.

Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how UseMyDiscountCode.com uses cookies and similar technologies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve user experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These are necessary for:

  • Account login and authentication

  • Session management

  • Security and fraud prevention

Without these cookies, the Platform cannot function.

3.2 Performance and Functional Cookies

We may use limited functional cookies to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Improve performance

We do not use invasive behavioural advertising cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our payment provider, Stripe, may use cookies when processing payments. These are governed by Stripe’s own Cookie and Privacy policies.

We may also use hosting or infrastructure providers that deploy essential cookies.

5. Legal Basis (UK/EU Users)

For users in the UK and EU:

  • Essential cookies are processed under legitimate interest

  • Non-essential cookies require consent

Where required, we will present a cookie consent banner.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Platform from functioning properly.

7. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with a revised date.