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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 March 2026

1. Overview

VOLTPULSE ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Name or display name
  • Email address
  • Authentication credentials (passwords are stored hashed, never in plain text)

Usage Data

We may automatically collect:

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Browser type and device information
  • IP address and approximate location (country/region level only)
  • Date and time of access

Saved Data

If you use account features, we may store:

  • Saved articles and bookmarks
  • Notification preferences and topic filters
  • Custom watchlists or alert settings

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain your account and the Service
  • Personalise your experience (e.g., saved articles, topic preferences)
  • Send service-related communications (e.g., account verification, security alerts)
  • Improve the Service through aggregated, anonymised analytics
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will not sell your personal information to third parties. We will not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain session state, remember your preferences, and understand how the Service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some Service features may not function without them.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on servers located in Australia. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest where applicable.

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers — trusted third parties that help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, authentication), bound by confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Safety — to protect the rights, safety, or property of VOLTPULSE, our users, or the public

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion — request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Complaint — lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy has been breached

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Anonymised, aggregated data (e.g., usage statistics) may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify you.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Users

If you access the Service from outside Australia, your information may be transferred to and processed in Australia. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If changes are significant, we will notify registered users via email.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make a privacy-related request, contact us at [email protected].