Dropt Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Last updated: 15 December 2025

This document contains both the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use for Dropt.

References within the Dropt mobile application to “Terms & Conditions” refer to this document in its entirety, including both the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use.

This Privacy Policy & Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern all access to and use of the Dropt mobile application, website, and any related services (“Dropt”, “we”, “our”, “us”).

By using or accessing Dropt, creating an event, or submitting any content, you agree to this Privacy Policy and these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use Dropt.

Privacy Policy

1. Data Handling and Privacy

   Dropt uses third party service providers to support core application functionality, including hosting, storage, authentication, and data processing.

   Personal information and other data may be processed and stored using secure infrastructure operated by these third party providers in accordance with their applicable terms, privacy policies, and security standards, which may change from time to time.

   Dropt handles personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), to the extent that those principles apply to our operations.

   By using Dropt, you acknowledge and agree that:

   • Your Data may be processed, stored, and managed by third party service providers as necessary to operate and support the App

   • Dropt may access, use, or retain Data to the extent reasonably necessary to provide, maintain, and improve the service, perform internal analysis, and comply with legal obligations.

   • Dropt makes no warranty regarding the availability, performance, or reliability of third party services

2. Location Information

   Dropt may collect and use location-related information from a user’s device where required to support core app functionality.

   Location information may be used to:

   • Enable event based features within the App

   • Determine progress or milestones during an event

   • Trigger the delivery or playback of user-submitted audio messages as part of the App’s core functionality

   Location information is accessed only when the App is in use and is not used for advertising, profiling, or unrelated purposes.

   Any location related information is handled securely using third party infrastructure (including Google Firebase) and is processed in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards. Dropt does not sell location data to third parties.

   Users may manage or disable location access at any time through their device settings. Disabling location access may limit or prevent certain features from functioning as intended.

   
   

3. Data Retention

   Event and audio data may be retained for a limited period following the scheduled event date and are deleted in accordance with system rules and operational requirements.

   Account information for event creators remains until deleted by the user.

   Dropt is not responsible for recovery of data once it has been deleted.

   
   

4. Marketing Communication

   We may use your registered email address to send updates, news, or promotional information about Dropt.
   You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

   Unsubscribing will not affect essential service notifications.

   
   

Terms of Use

1. General Use and Eligibility

• Dropt provides tools for event creators and guests to share and play motivational audio messages.

• By creating an account or submitting any content, you confirm that you are 13 years of age or older.

• You are responsible for your use of the App and for all content you submit.

2. Definitions

   “Data” means any information, input, content, audio, text, metadata, file, submission, or record—whether provided directly or indirectly, manually or automatically through your use of Dropt.
   Data includes but is not limited to account information, event details, recordings, and any associated technical or behavioural information.

3. Ownership and Licence

   You retain ownership of your content, but by submitting it to Dropt you grant us a worldwide, non exclusive, royalty free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, process, analyse, and display it for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving Dropt and related services.
   You represent that you have the right to upload or record such content and that doing so does not infringe the rights of others.

4. User Conduct

   You must not upload or share any content that is illegal, abusive, defamatory, obscene, sexual, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
   We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to remove any content, restrict access, or terminate an account without notice or reason, and to report unlawful material or behaviour to relevant authorities.

5. Intellectual Property

   All rights in the Dropt brand, interface, design, and software remain the property of Dropt.
   You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer any part of the App or Website.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

   Dropt is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind.
   To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, and non-infringement.
   We are not liable for any loss, damage, or data breach arising from use of the App, third party infrastructure (including Firebase), or user content.

   Dropt is not a medical, emergency, or safety service. Users remain solely responsible for their own physical well being and surroundings while using the App.

   
   

7. Changes and Updates

   We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of Dropt including these Terms, its policies, features, or availability at any time, without prior notice.
   Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Third Party Services

   Dropt may integrate with third party services such as Firebase or external links.
   We are not responsible for their content, practices, or terms. Users should review those third party policies directly.

9. Indemnity

   You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dropt and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the App, your content, or any breach of these Terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. You agree that any dispute arising from your use of Dropt shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.

11. Contact

    For any questions regarding these Terms or data handling, please contact support@dropt.au