Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how OKONOMI ONE PTY LTD (ABN 46 661 651 798), trading as Midnight Merchant ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

By using Midnight Merchant, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Account information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
Profile information: Display name and any other information you add to your profile
Transaction information: Details of purchases and sales you make through our platform
Listing information: Product descriptions, images, and pricing for items you list for sale
Communications: Messages you send to other users or to our support team

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect:

Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Usage information: Pages visited, features used, and actions taken on our platform
Location information: General location based on your IP address

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services:

Authentication providers (Auth0): If you sign in using a third-party service, we receive basic profile information and location data
PayPal: Transaction confirmations and basic account information necessary to process payments

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process transactions and send related notifications
Facilitate communication between buyers and sellers
Send service-related announcements and updates
Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
Monitor and analyse usage patterns to improve user experience
Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

To facilitate transactions, we share limited information between buyers and sellers, such as display names and shipping addresses (for completed purchases).

With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

PayPal: Payment processing
Auth0: Secure user authentication
Google Analytics: Website performance monitoring and analytics

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Midnight Merchant, our users, or others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyse usage patterns, and provide personalised content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise you and remember your preferences.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: Required for website functionality and security
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our website (via Google Analytics)

You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings or your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we retain your data for 30 days before permanent deletion, in case you wish to restore your account or require access to your information. After this period, your data is permanently deleted from our systems, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise these rights, you can update your information in your account settings, delete your account through 'My Details', or contact us at contact@midnight-merchant.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Midnight Merchant is not intended for use by children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@midnight-merchant.com

Business Details:

OKONOMI ONE PTY LTD

Trading as Midnight Merchant

ABN: 46 661 651 798

Heidelberg Heights, VIC 3081, Australia

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.