You agree to the privacy policy below, and the Privacy Policy for Substack, the technology provider.
Innovation Apprentice values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal information when you visit our website, innovationshift.substack.com (referred to as “Website”).
Collection of Personal Information:
1.1 Information You Provide: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share with us through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or when making purchases.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information: We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity. This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
Use of Personal Information:
2.1 We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our products and services.
To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials if you have subscribed to them.
To personalize your experience on our Website.
To analyze and improve the functionality and performance of our Website.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
2.2 We will only use your personal information for the purposes mentioned above or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
Disclosure of Personal Information:
3.1 We may disclose your personal information to:
Our employees, contractors, and service providers who need the information to assist us in providing our products and services.
Third-party analytics providers to help us analyze and improve our Website.
Legal authorities, regulatory bodies, or as otherwise required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
3.2 We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Cross-Border Data Transfers:
4.1 In some cases, we may need to transfer your personal information to recipients located outside of Australia. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the privacy and security of your personal information.
Security of Personal Information:
5.1 We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect and store from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Access and Correction:
6.1 You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. If you would like to exercise these rights or have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Retention:
7.1 We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Direct Marketing:
8.1 We may use your personal information to send you direct marketing communications about our products and services, or those of third parties, that may be of interest to you. You have the right to opt-out of receiving such communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or contacting us directly.
Complaints:
9.1 If you believe that we have breached the APPs or any relevant privacy laws, please contact us using the information provided below. We take privacy complaints seriously and will investigate and respond to any complaints in a timely and appropriate manner.
Updates to this Privacy Policy:
10.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on our Website, and the “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the date of the most recent changes.
Contact Us:
11.1 If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through direct message.