Tapect (“we”, “us” or “our”) operates the website at tapect.com (collectively, the “Website”) and is committed to protecting your privacy.
This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, process, store, share, and disclose your personal information through our Website (“Privacy Policy”). For our terms and conditions or to contact us, please reach out to support@tapect.com. Any capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meaning as those defined in our terms and conditions.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and respecting your rights under the Australian Privacy Principles (“APPs”) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) (the “GDPR”) (collectively, “Privacy Laws”). As a data controller under the GDPR, we undertake all necessary steps to comply with these Privacy Laws and address any inquiries or complaints related to compliance.
By accessing and using our Website, Products, and Services, you consent to the collection, use, processing, storage, and disclosure of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Under Section 6 of the Privacy Act, personal information is defined as information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable. An identifiable natural person can be identified directly or indirectly through identifiers such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or factors specific to their physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
Regarding your personal information: (a) We will collect personal information only by lawful and fair means and not in an unreasonably intrusive manner. (b) We will only collect personal information about you if you voluntarily provide it to us or if you explicitly consent to us collecting it. Providing us with personal information constitutes your consent. (c) We may also collect personal information when you: i. Complete a profile or set up an account to use our Services and Products; ii. Communicate with us; iii. Visit our Website; iv. Provide feedback; or v. Complete online surveys. (d) If you use a pseudonym or do not provide identifiable information, we may not be able to provide you with all of our Services and/or Products. To remain anonymous, do not sign in or provide any information that might identify you. (e) We require accurate, up-to-date, and complete personal information at the time of collection.
We ask that you do not disclose sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, religion, health, criminal background) on our Website. If you do provide sensitive personal information, you consent to its collection and handling as per this Privacy Policy.
The personal information we collect includes, but is not limited to:
We may also ask for optional information such as:
Providing optional information is voluntary. If shared, you consent to its collection and handling according to this Privacy Policy.
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18 years old.
Under the GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process Personal Information from individuals in the European Union. Our legal bases include:
We use, process, and disclose your Personal Information or Optional Information for purposes including:
We may disclose your Personal Information to:
If we no longer need your Personal Information for the purposes outlined, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.
We may use your Personal Information for direct marketing if:
You can opt out of direct marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us at support@tapect.com.
While we strive to protect your information, transmission over the internet is not always secure. We are not liable for breaches of security or unintended disclosures.
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (collectively, “Cookies”) on our Website. By using our Website, you consent to the use of Cookies.
Cookies help us:
You can delete or refuse Cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
We store Personal Information electronically or in hard copy, taking reasonable steps to protect it. However, we cannot guarantee internet security. We may disclose information to third parties, including those outside the European Economic Area and Australia, but will ensure they adhere to relevant Privacy Laws.
Under the GDPR, individuals in the EU have rights including:
You may request access to or correction of your Personal Information by contacting us. We may charge a reasonable fee for retrieving information but will not charge for making a request.
Our Website may link to third-party sites with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
For questions or complaints regarding our Privacy Policy, contact us at support@tapect.com. If unresolved, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (“OAIC”) or the European Data Protection Supervisor (“EDPS”). Visit OAIC or EDPS for more information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Non-material changes take immediate effect, while material changes will be effective 30 days after posting.
We will cooperate with regulatory authorities to resolve complaints about personal information transfers.