At Australia Check, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the rights and choices you have regarding your information. Please read this policy carefully before using our website or services. By using our site and services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit or use our website (https://www.australiacheck.com/) and related services (collectively, the "Sites"), we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Language preferences
- Referring URLs
- Location information
- Information about how and when you use our Sites
This data is collected to maintain the security and operation of our Sites and for analytics purposes. It does not directly identify you. We also collect information through cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described in Section 4.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our Sites and services
- Analyze usage trends and preferences
- Personalize your experience
- Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events
- Provide customer support
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, or technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We only share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with laws and legal obligations
- With trusted service providers and partners who assist us in operating our business and Sites, subject to confidentiality obligations
- To protect our rights, property, or safety and that of our users and the public
- In connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger, divestiture, restructuring, or sale of assets
We may share your information with the specific third parties listed in Section 5. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Sites. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your settings to reject cookies. However, blocking cookies may affect certain features of the Sites.
5. Third Parties We Share With
We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:
- Advertising partners (e.g. Google Ads)
- Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
You can manage your Google privacy settings and ad personalization here.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to our use of your data. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Most web browsers allow you to reject cookies, but this may impair functionality of the Sites. You can also opt-out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance.
8. "Do Not Track" Signals
We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals sent by web browsers. If an industry standard for online tracking is adopted, we will update this policy accordingly.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. User Accounts and Personal Information
When you create an account on Australia Check to access business insights, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details required for registration. This information is used to provide you with access to the requested features, communicate with you about your account, and personalize your experience on our website.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your account information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please remember that you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and should not share them with anyone.
We retain your account information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may request to access, update, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings or by contacting us.
In some cases, we may share your account information with trusted third-party services or partners who assist us in operating our website and providing the business insights feature. These third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
Rest assured that we will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes and obtain your consent if required by law. Please review this page regularly for the latest information on our privacy practices.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 15 May 2024.