Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. We're committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Information We Collect
At Teachfynorath, we collect information to provide you with the best possible experience while helping you achieve your financial goals. The data we gather falls into several categories, each serving specific purposes in delivering our services.
Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account or use our services, you voluntarily share certain information with us:
- Contact details including your name, email address, and phone number
- Financial information such as income levels, spending patterns, and financial goals
- Profile information including preferences and settings you customize
- Communication records when you contact our support team
- Survey responses and feedback you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
We also collect certain information automatically when you interact with our platform:
- Device information including IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and features used
- Location data (with your permission) to provide relevant financial insights
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies for enhanced user experience
How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us deliver personalized financial guidance and continuously improve our services. We use your data responsibly and only for legitimate business purposes.
Primary Purpose: We use your financial information to create customized goal-setting strategies, track your progress, and provide insights that help you make better financial decisions.
Service Delivery
- Creating and maintaining your account and profile
- Providing personalized financial recommendations and goal-setting tools
- Processing transactions and managing your subscription
- Sending important updates about your account and our services
- Offering customer support and responding to your inquiries
Improvement and Analytics
- Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our platform's functionality
- Developing new features based on user behavior and feedback
- Conducting research to better understand financial goal-setting trends
- Testing and optimizing our services for better performance
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We don't sell your personal information to third parties. However, there are specific circumstances where we may share your data, always with appropriate safeguards in place.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:
- Payment processors for secure transaction handling
- Cloud storage providers for data hosting and backup
- Analytics services for understanding user engagement
- Customer support tools for efficient help desk operations
These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and can only use it for the specific services they provide to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users. This includes compliance with court orders, government requests, or regulatory requirements specific to financial services in Australia.
Data Security and Protection
Protecting your financial information is our top priority. We employ multiple layers of security to ensure your data remains safe and confidential.
Security Measures: We use industry-standard encryption, secure data centers, and regular security audits to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Technical Safeguards
- 256-bit SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Encrypted data storage with regular backup procedures
- Multi-factor authentication options for account access
- Regular security monitoring and threat detection systems
- Restricted access controls limiting who can view your information
Organizational Measures
- Employee training on data protection and privacy practices
- Background checks for staff with access to sensitive information
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Incident response procedures for potential security breaches
Your Rights and Choices
You have significant control over your personal information. We believe in transparency and giving you the tools to manage your privacy according to your preferences.
Access and Control
- Access: Request copies of all personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information in your profile
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Export your data in a commonly used format
- Restriction: Limit how we process certain types of your information
Communication Preferences
You can control how we communicate with you:
- Opt out of promotional emails while still receiving important account notifications
- Choose your preferred frequency for financial insights and tips
- Select which types of goal achievement notifications you receive
- Manage push notification settings through your device or account preferences
Exercise Your Rights: To make any of these requests, contact us at [email protected] or use the privacy settings in your account dashboard. We'll respond within 30 days and may need to verify your identity for security purposes.
Data Retention and Storage
We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Our retention practices are designed to balance your privacy with practical business needs.
Retention Periods
- Active accounts: Data retained while your account remains active and for reasonable periods afterward
- Financial records: Kept for 7 years to comply with Australian financial regulations
- Support communications: Maintained for 3 years to improve service quality
- Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained longer for trend analysis
Data Deletion
When you delete your account or request data removal, we begin the deletion process immediately. Some information may be retained in backup systems for up to 90 days for technical reasons, after which it's permanently removed. We may keep anonymized, aggregated data that can't be linked back to you for statistical purposes.
International Data Transfers
While Teachfynorath operates primarily in Australia, some of our service providers may process data internationally. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Transfer Safeguards
- Contractual data protection clauses with international providers
- Certification under recognized privacy frameworks
- Regular audits of international data handling practices
- Compliance with Australian Privacy Principles for overseas transfers
Children's Privacy
Teachfynorath is designed for adults making financial decisions. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover we've collected information from a minor, we'll delete it promptly and may suspend the associated account until proper verification is completed.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through email or prominent notices on our platform at least 30 days before the changes take effect.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy. Your continued use of our services after policy changes indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, we're here to help:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61741528813
Address: S Complex, Hay Street 039 King St, 39 King St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 2-3 business days.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on December 15, 2024