Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Who We Are
Sunny ("we", "us", "our") is a pub and beer garden discovery service operated at sunnypubs.app. We help you find great outdoor drinking spots wherever you are.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at: sunny@sunnypubs.app
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you give us directly, such as:
- Your email address and name, if you create an account or contact us
- Feedback, ratings, or venue confirmations you submit
Information Collected Automatically
When you use Sunny, we automatically collect:
- Usage data — pages visited, features used, session duration, and how you interact with the app
- Location data — your approximate location (with your permission) to show nearby venues
- Device information — browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address
- Referral data — how you found us (e.g. search engine, social media)
Information from Third Parties
We use the following third-party services, which may collect data on our behalf:
- Google Places API — to retrieve venue information and maps
- Google Analytics — to understand how people use Sunny
- Supabase — our database and backend provider, where usage events are stored
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the Sunny service
- Show you relevant nearby venues and beer gardens
- Analyse usage patterns to fix bugs and improve features
- Communicate with you if you've opted in or contacted us
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.
Cookies and Tracking
Sunny uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep your session active
- Remember your preferences
- Measure app performance and usage
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of Sunny may not function properly if you do.
Your Rights
Australian Users (Privacy Act 1988)
Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Make a complaint if you believe we've mishandled your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at sunny@sunnypubs.app. We'll respond within 30 days.
If you're not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
European Users (GDPR)
If you're located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Access — obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure — request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction — ask us to limit how we process your data
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time
Our legal basis for processing: We process your data on the basis of legitimate interests (improving the service, analytics), consent (location access, marketing), and contract performance (providing the service you've requested).
Data transfers: Your data may be processed outside the EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at sunny@sunnypubs.app. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California Users (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know — request disclosure of the personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- Delete — request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Correct — request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt out — opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To make a request under the CCPA, contact us at sunny@sunnypubs.app. We will respond within 45 days.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the service and meet our legal obligations. Usage analytics data is retained for up to 24 months. If you request deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain it.
Children's Privacy
Sunny is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Links to Other Sites
Sunny may contain links to third-party websites (such as venue websites or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll take reasonable steps to notify you (such as a notice in the app or via email if you have an account).
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints:
Email: sunny@sunnypubs.app
Website: sunnypubs.app